Gunnislake Branch closed - staff shortage 18/9/21

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TaplowGreen

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Gunnislake Branch closed - staff shortage 18/9/21

« on: September 18, 2021, 09:06:49 »

Alterations to services between Plymouth and Gunnislake

Due to a shortage of train crew between Plymouth and Gunnislake all lines are closed.
Train services running to and from these stations will be suspended. Gunnislake, Calstock, Bere Alston, Bere Ferrers and St Budeaux Victoria Road will not be served. Disruption is expected until 12:15 18/09.

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Due to a shortage of train crew, the Gunnislake branch is suspended until 12:20.
Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Plymouth and Gunnislake in both directions until further notice.


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Re: Gunnislake Branch closed - staff shortage 18/9/21

« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2021, 10:12:16 »

Ironically the first train of the day to Gunnislake did run - but only as far as Devonport where a fault with the doors led to it being terminated and returned to Plymouth.


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