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« Reply #420 on: August 02, 2026, 09:03:41 »
Quote from: grahame on August 02, 2026, 07:32:06
Quote from: REVUpminster on August 02, 2026, 07:08:14
Saturday. If you a passenger with an hourly service you need it to run. Okehampton went two hourly after the 1724hr so probably crew shortage.
Barnstaple after the 1335 departed at 1356 and the next train was 1639. Shoppers to Exeter on a Saturday will think twice before going by train or parents letting their children use the train.

It's when I read posts like that I really want to acknowledge and totally agree with you - but somehow using the "like" button conveys too positive a response.

Reliability is key to any public transport service.   Occasional failures for good external cause can be forgiven, but routine failure to provide the contracted and advertised service drives customers away. 

St Thomas had minimal effect on Okehampton and Barnstaple services. Some trains delayed getting through St David's due to platform occupancy.
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« Reply #421 on: August 02, 2026, 20:58:25 »
Quote from: RailCornwall on August 02, 2026, 08:39:40
I've noted on some of the videos that were recorded that the platform information signs were still indicating no services on opening day.

That's because "opening day" was Friday - and there were no public services - they started on Saturday. One or two videographers were invited on Friday.
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« Reply #422 on: August 12, 2026, 20:46:00 »
Buses replace trains throughout Thu 13 Aug 2026 due heat related weather disruption.
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