Signalling improvements will affect train services in Cornwall this autumn.
Network Rail is carrying out a multi-million pound programme to improve the signalling in Cornwall. This work will see the replacement of older-style signals and signalling equipment with brand-new, modern technology.
Once complete, this will help to improve train service reliability and reduce delays incurred by signalling issues.
In order for this work to be done, the Cornish Main Line will be temporarily closed in various stages with buses replacing trains on affected routes.
When trains will be affected
Sunday 10 September
The line between Plymouth and St Erth (including branch lines to Newquay and Falmouth Docks) will be closed.
Tuesday 31 October to Sunday 12 November
This closure will affect trains in three phases:
- Tuesday 31 October to Sunday 5 November – Line closed between St Austell to St Erth (including the branch line to Falmouth Docks)
- Monday 6 to Friday 10 November – Line closed between Liskeard to St Erth (including branch lines to Newquay and Falmouth Docks)
- Weekend of 11 and 12 November – Line closed between Plymouth to St Erth (including branch lines to Looe, Newquay and Falmouth Docks)
Monday 20 November
The branch line between Liskeard and Looe will be closed for level crossing upgrades.
How services will be affected
Replacement bus stop locations
Buses will stop at the front of the station, except at the following locations.
Station | Replacement bus stop location |
---|---|
Bugle | Entrance to Valley View Park before the railway bridge and entrance to Station Road |
Causeland | Duloe village bus stops by the turning for the Community Shop |
Camborne | 10 September only – Front of the railway station 31 October to 12 November – Camborne Bus station |
Falmouth Town | Bus stop on the main road at the side of the station, by the bridge |
Hayle | To Penzance – bus stop on Penpol Terrace near Lloyds Bank To Truro – bus stop on Penpol Terrace near the McColls store |
Lostwithiel | All buses depart from the St Austell-bound bus stop on the A390, opposite the Royal Talbot |
Luxulyan | On the main road at the station entrance |
Par | Eastcliffe Road bus stops near the station approach road |
Penmere | Penmere Hill |
Quintrell Downs | Bus stops either side of the level crossing |
Redruth | To Penzance – bus stop at the front of the station To Truro – bus stop on the opposite side of the road by the traffic lights |
Saltash | Fore Street bus stops, near the Co-Op store |
St Germans | End of the station approach road on the Platform 1 side of the station |
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt | St Keyne village bus stops by the turning for Lametton Bungalows |
Can’t see your station in this list?
This means that replacement buses will stop at the front of the station or in the station car park.
For details of replacement bus stop locations at any station in Great Britain, visit the National Rail website.
Facilities on replacement buses
Buses on main line routes
We will provide coaches on most replacement bus services. Most of these will be equipped with toilet facilities which can be used at the driver’s discretion.
On services operating between Plymouth and Penzance, there will also be a 10-minute pause at St Austell on all services to allow customers to use the toilets at the station if required.
Buses on branch line routes
Buses replacing trains on branch lines will normally be single or double-decker buses with no toilet facilities.
Have a question about our replacement buses?
Please visit our Replacement Buses page for all the information you need, including:
- Types of replacement buses we use
- Travelling with animals, bikes, pushchairs or large items of luggage
- Changing between train and bus
- Accessibility
Help with your journey
If you are not able to travel on our replacement services, an accessible taxi can be arranged for you. You can do this by:
- Booking assistance through our Passenger Assist programme
- Speaking to a member of staff at the station on the day of travel*
- Using the Help Point available at all of our stations on the day of travel*
*please allow additional time as an accessible taxi may not be available immediately. Booking in advance is the best way to ensure a smooth journey.
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