Line Shut Plymouth to Penzance

[starrymarkb]

Buses replace trains between Penzance and Plymouth until further notice
collapse Buses replace trains between Penzance and Plymouth until further notice panel

Start date
09/08/2011
Route affected
Download map of route afected Penzance, Cambourne, Redruth, Truro, St Austell, Par, Liskeard, St Germans, Saltash, Devonport and Plymouth
TOC(s) affected
CrossCountry, First Great Western
Description

A trespass incident is causing disruption between St Austell and Par.

Because of this, buses are replacing trains between Penzance and Plymouth, with journey times extended by up to 60 minutes. This will continue untilfurther notice.

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Any idea why such a long closure? Are there not places trains can be turned?

 

[Greenback]

Apparently Truro station has been closed and there has been a police incident in the area.

 

[james37672]

someone threatening to jump off a viaduct.

 

[Greenback]

Latest from FGW:

Important message

Tuesday 09th August at 12:15


Due to a Police incident in the Truro- St Austell in Cornwall. We are experiencing disruption to services in both directions.
Limited road transport is operating in the Cornwall area.
Currently, we have closed Truro Station for safety purposes due to volumes of customers .
Customers are advised not to travel in Cornwall due the level of current disruption.
Further updates to follow.

 

[sonic2009]

Ive just phoned FGW and a trained negaitor is at the scene, line expected to be shut for foreseeable future

 

[455driver]

someone AGAIN threatening to jump off a viaduct.

Not the first time for this (attention seeking?) individual!