devon_belle
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Hi - I was just wondering if there has been any progress since May?
I'm interested to know this too. What trains can the siding currently accommodate? I rarely see anything in there.It will be interesting to see if Hyde Park siding will also be extended to the same length as P2?
I have heard that the work has been suspended due to funding issues. Anyone else heard this?
Scheduling of resources, and approval from Exeter City Council was only granted on 20th September. NB ECC needs to approve how the work will be delivered and the resulting facilities before work can start, though it's not planning permission as it's under permitted development.I have heard that the work has been suspended due to funding issues. Anyone else heard this?
According to Realtime the Okehampton trains are being routed via platform 6 to Paignton and then with the Barnstaple trains use platform 2 to reverse so it must be somewhere else on those platforms.View attachment 149141
I wonder if demolition is starting on the building?
Possibly the relaying of platform three track.View attachment 149141
I wonder if demolition is starting on the building?
Sadly, the much needed extra services to Axminster won't happen until a new loop is added near Whimple, Honiton Loop extended and extra stock materialises from somewhere, though all parties seem to agree what's needed, there's still no funding.Devon CCs plan for the Devon Metro is that Barnstaple trains will extend to Axminster each hour providing a half-hourly service with SWR. There is already a daily service operated by GWR to Axminster in readiness for further expansion.
Sadly, the much needed extra services to Axminster won't happen until a new loop is added near Whimple, Honiton Loop extended and extra stock materialises from somewhere, though all parties seem to agree what's needed, there's still no funding.