The purpose of operating a train service is to fulfill passenger demand along that route, but there are a few that buck the trend and operate simply for operational convenience. For example, the Tarka Line service from Barnstaple runs to St James’ Park instead of terminating at Exeter Central because there are no stabling facilities at the latter station. Despite this, I highly doubt that there is any additional passenger demand between EXC and SJP that is not already catered for by the Exeter - Exmouth services.
Examples for this thread can include extensions of services, full services themselves or calls in a service that aren’t really needed in terms of passenger demand along the route.
Examples for this thread can include extensions of services, full services themselves or calls in a service that aren’t really needed in terms of passenger demand along the route.