The last week on social media and elsewhere from the local operators and others that you might have missed for the week just gone 23rd to the 29th March 2019, published on the 14th birthday of Plymothian Transit!
Saturday 23 March
Plymouth Citybus: We are experiencing unusual operational difficulties today across our network and are endeavouring to cover as many services as we can. We will keep you updated throughout the day. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Stagecoach: Barnstaple Due to a breakdown the 9.26 75a from Londonderry Farm will be delayed 20 mins. Sorry for any inconvenience. #Barnstaple #Exeter Due to roadworks on Exe Bridges the 1150 6a Exeter to Okehampton will be delayed 20 mins.
Falcon: Plymouth the 0530 Falcon from Bristol will be delayed by 30 minutes due to a technical issue. Sorry for any inconvenience.
MegabusUK: Due to the planned Brexit march scheduled to take place in London on Saturday 23rd, our services travelling to/from London may suffer delays.
Sunday 24 March
Plymouth Citybus:
Stagecoach:
Falcon: The falcon Service 6.50 from Plymouth Coach Station will be delayed by 15 min due to a technical issue on the Coach. Sorry for the inconvenience. The Falcon Service 12.00 from Plymouth Coach Station is will be delayed due to an accident no the A38 between Plympton an Lee Mill. Keep you all updated.
Monday 25 March
Plymouth Citybus: Unfortunately the service 21 departing Royal parade towards Plympton at 1905 will not be operated. The next service departs at 1926. Unfortunately the Service 24 departing Royal Parade at 1910 will not be operated the service will depart at 1940. Unfortunately the service 44 departing Royal parade at 1915 will not be operated. the next service will be departing at 1945 Unfortunately the Service 9 departing Royal Parade 1935 will not be operated. The next service will depart at 2002. Unfortunately the service 40 departing Royal Parade at 2000 will not be operated. the next service will depart at 2030 please accept our apologies. Unfortunately the service 24 departing Royal Parade at 2010 will not be operated. the next service will depart at 2040 please accept our apologies There has been an accident on A38 near Menheniot heading towards Plymouth. Emergency Services are on scene but obviously our services using this corridor are being heavily delayed including the already diverted Service 12. Please accept our apologies and lets hope everyone is ok. Update re:- the accident on A38 near Menheniot the road is now closed in both directions. All our services are being diverted via Trerulefoot Roundabout - Polbathic - Widegates - Liskeard. This is adding extra time to journeys including the Service 12
First Kernow: sorry to say the 19.35 T1 From Truro to Camborne will not be running due to a mechanical failure.
Stagecoach: PLYMOUTH the 14 service from Royal Parade departing at 1740 is not running due to a breakdown, Torbay sorry to advise disruption to ser 88/88A due to bus being blocked by an ambulance at Buckland
MegabusUK: 01:00 M6 Plymouth-London will depart Plymouth with a 60 minute delay The 14:40 Leeds - Plymouth (M36) will depart Birmingham 70 minutes late due to suffering from a smashed windscreen. A replacement coach has been sent.
Tuesday 26 March
Plymouth Citybus:
First Kernow: From tomorrow as well as the Hayle road closures, Roseworthy dip will also be closed between Treswithian and Connor Downs for 2 weeks. The T1 service will not be able to serve Connor Downs. T2 will serve as far as Treeve/Mutton Lane before diverting via Loggans & A30 (PS)
Stagecoach: Unfortunately The 07:02 service 2 from Sherford to St.Stephens is not currently operating we are trying to resolve this as soon as possible.. Due to an RTC on the M5 Northbound we expect delays on our city routes due to traffic being diverted off the motorway and through the city.. Plymouth Services from Plymstock to City Centre are delayed due to a ongoing incident.. Due to the closure of the M5 and traffic being diverted through the City, all City and rural services are being heavily disrupted. Barnstaple 21 1510 Barnstaple - West Meadow Road will not operate. Sorry for any inconvenience. Barnstaple#Bude The 1721 service 128 from Stratton and return will not operate due to breakdown apologies
Falcon: the 1400 falcon service is currently running 60 minutes late due to the earlier accident we are sorry for the delays. PLYMOUTH the 1500 Falcon service from Plymouth is currently running 60 minutes late due to the earlier accident.
Irizar UK:
Yesterday afternoon we had the pleasure of handing over the first of 2 Irizar i6s Integrals to Hannah Blake of Blakes Coaches.
— Irizar UK (@IrizarUK) March 26, 2019
Hannah will be driving the new addition at the UK Coach Rally in Blackpool on 6th & 7th April! pic.twitter.com/kwruSrQMpJ
Wednesday 27 March
Plymouth Citybus: Customer Information: There is currently a technical issue with the APP on mobile devices where some journey information may not be available when tracking buses we apologise for this and are working with our technology team to get the issue resolved.
Unfortunately we have lost the 1147 service 5 from Elburton to Saltash due to a smashed window. The next service 5 from Elburton will be at 1207, sorry for the inconvenience.
Service 41 on diversion today due to roadworks from 0700 to 1800, diversion from Southway Dr mini roundabout onto Clittaford Rd towards the Falstaff and left down Dunnet Rd on to Tamerton Foliot Rd then normal route. Sorry for the inconvenience Resurfacing work between Langham Place and Gdnyia Way this evening between 1900 and 0700 Outbound Services 21/21A 50 & 51 will be diverted via Gdnyia Way on to Embankment and will not service Astor Field or Prince Rock as a result. All services normal route inbound. Services 20/20A are on diversion due to resurfacing works on Plymouth Rd. Diversion affects inbound services only and will operate via Embankment Rd towards Heles Terrace and Exeter Street road will re-open again 0700
We apologise, but the 1910 Service 24 from Royal Parade will not be running, there will be a service 23 departing at 1940. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused. Sorry, but we are unable to run the 2135 service 9 from Royal Parade, the next Efford service will depart the Parade at 2205. Apologies but we are unable to run the Service 24 from Royal Parade at 2210. The next Mount Gould service will leave Royal Parade at 2240. Sorry, but despite our best efforts we are unable to operate the 2235 Service 9 from Royal Parade. The next Efford service will be leaving the Parade at 2305.
First Kernow: T1/T2 Services - Please remember the road from Treswithian to Connor Downs is closed each weekday for the next two weeks so the T1 service will divert via the A30 and will not serve Connor Downs. The T2 service will serve Connor Downs but only via Treeve Lane/Mutton Hill T1/T2 services the Roseworthy closures operate weekdays 07.00-17.30 while the Commercial Road Hayle closures are weekdays from 09.30- 16.30 so please check information at bus stops before travel and allow extra time for your journey
Due to tyre defect Service 233 will be around 20-25 minutes late this morning. Apologies for the delay to this service 69 08:35 Falmouth to Mylor and 09:02 Mylor to Falmouth will not be able to run due to an earlier tyre defect. We are still awaiting our contractor to attend. Apologies for this cancellation. 35 09:40 Falmouth to Helford Passage and 10:15 Helford Passage to Falmouth will not be able to run due to an earlier tyre defect. Our contractor is with the vehicle now. Service 35 update. The vehicle is now repaired and will be operating the 10:15 Helford Passage to Falmouth with a delay of approx. 10 mins. Due to a previous incident the bus operating the 1155 51 service to Veryan returning at 1307 will be unable to serve Portloe. - Good news for all those in Portloe, we have managed to find a suitable bus for you all so you will see a bus at 1301
Stagecoach: Exeter - due to a vehicle breakdown, the 07:15 157 service is not operating from Budleigh Salterton Public Hall towards Exmouth. Customers are advised to catch the 07:45 service Exeter - Due to a vehicle breakdown, the 0757 1A from Cullompton to Exeter is not running. Barnstaple Service 21 experiencing delays due to accident at chivenor apologies. Due to an emergency road closure on the A3052 by Trow Hill, all 9A services are diverted via A375 / Hare and Hounds in both directions. Exeter due to a break down the 15:04 4A from Cranbrook to Honiton will not be running. Plymouth There is currently a 2 service not running due to Technical issues. We hope to have this back up and running soon. Only two days to go until the launch of open top service 95 in Exmouth. Explore the beautiful views of Exmouth from the top deck! Plan your journey today
Packet News:
Redruth will be "off the rails" with land train trial https://t.co/kliWEG4wHJ
— Packet Newspapers (@ThePacket) March 27, 2019
Heart of Cornwall News:
New fleet of 63 ambulances for #Cornwall that can cope better with the narrow lanes and bad parking #HeartNews @swasFT https://t.co/zEt5SrOlmE pic.twitter.com/6OoioL0lcc
— Heart Cornwall News (@HeartCornNews) March 27, 2019
Thursday 28 March
Plymouth Citybus: We are experiencing unusual operational difficulties today across our network and are endeavouring to cover as many services as we can. We will keep you updated throughout the day. Sorry for the inconvenience. Unfortunately we are unable to run the 09:00 service 42B to Tameterton Foliot. The next bus to Tamerton Foliot will be the service 42A at 09:30. Unfortunately we are unable to run the 09:46 service 42A from Tameterton Foliot. The next bus from Tamerton Foliot will be the service 42B at 10:24. We apologise for any inconvenience
Service 5A on diversion all day today due to roadworks, Oreston Rd is closed and we are unable to service Oreston. Diversion from Pomphlett roundabout via Pomphlett Rd, Pomphlett Gardens, Pomphlett Cl, Foresters Rd & Randwick Park Rd to Plymstock Rd in both direction. Unfortunately we are unable to run the 12:15 service 27 to Deer Park. The next bus to Deer Park will be at 12:45. We apologise for any inconvenience
Due to a major RTC on the Parkway there are delays to the many services as traffic try to find alternative routes. Please allow extra time for your journey Due to serious congestion around the Plymouth area all our services are running late . All our drivers are doing their best to keep the wheels turning are getting everyone to there destinations . We apologise for any inconvenience caused . Unfortunately, due to our driver being taken ill, we are unable to operate the service 62 departing Royal Parade at 2225. We are very sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause
First Kernow: Service 214A, please look out for a yellow bendy bus on this service this morning. Sorry for the delay in posting this but 46 service 16.08 Camborne to Redruth is not running due to no vehicle .
Stagecoach: Plymouth we currently have a ongoing issue with the 52 Service from Mutley Plain heading towards Derriford / Plympton, We are working to try and resolve this issue as soon as possible. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. THE 1159 39 SERVICE FROM CHUDLEIGH MEMORIAL TO NEWTON ABBOTT HAS NOT RUN DUE TO A BREAKDOWN Plymouth the 1620 from Plymouth has had a technical issue at lee mill and is currently not running
Friday 29 March
Plymouth Citybus: Resurfacing work between Langham Place and Gdnyia Way this evening between 1900 and 0700 Outbound Services 21/21A & 51 will be diverted via Gdnyia Way on to Embankment and will not service Astor Field or Prince Rock as a result.
This evening from 1900-0700 hrs, Park Ave will be closed between Ferry Rd & Albert Rd. Service 70/A/B will operate from Stoke village via Devonport Rd, Fore Street, St Aubyn Road & New Passage Hill to the Torpoint Ferry. This diversion is in both directions. Service 34 will operate from Granby Way via St Aubyn Road & New Passage Hill to the ferry terminal then via Fore Street to Stoke Village. This diversion is in both directions. Service 21/21A will operate from Cumberland Gdns via Fore Street, Stoke Village, Queens House & St Levan Rd to Saltash Rd. This diversion is in both directions.
First Kernow: Please be aware that our T1/T2 services have been further delayed today by up to 30 mins due, not only to the Hayle & Roseworthy diversions, but now by new traffic lights by St Erth station which have caused traffic to queue back as far as Camborne during the course of the day
Stagecoach: Plymouth due to some technical issue's this morning the 07:56 Coypool Park and ride (200 Service) and the 08:00 George Junction Park and Ride (100 service) are not currently operating we are trying to resolve this as soon as possible The 100 service from Milehouse Park and Ride (08:26) to City Centre will operate as scheduled. #Exeter Gold 57 off Brixington Lane at 08:02 not operating due to a breakdown. Our apologies. Exeter 0748 A off Thornpark not operating due to operational circumstances. Our apologies. PLYMOUTH the 1430 3 service due to depart Dartmouth has broken down, we are going to pick the service back up from Kingsbridge. We are sorry for the delays
Falcon: Plymouth 2000 falcon from Bristol will not be running due to technical difficulties. sorry for the inconvenience We say hello to British Summer Time at 01:00 on Sunday 31st March 2019. The 01:30 and 03:30 Bristol - Plymouth Falcon services will operate an hour later than scheduled throughout, at 02:30 and 04:30 respectively. Due to roadworks tonight services after 1900 will not be able to serve the Astor Field bus stops, we are sorry for any inconvenience caused.
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Railway News
Old footbridge at Totnes Station was carefully removed over the weekend.
— Network Rail Western (@networkrailwest) March 25, 2019
➡️It's going into storage and has been earmarked to be installed at Lostwithiel Station.
️♀️ New access for all lifts at Totnes station will be opening soon.@GWRHelp #railwayupgradeuplan pic.twitter.com/QcDmi7WMgb
♀️Over the last 5 years we have been working hard to upgrade the Western route.
— Network Rail Western (@networkrailwest) March 25, 2019
During that time, the Great Western Main Line has seen its biggest investment period since it was built by Brunel in the Victorian era.
Find out more in the video below
#OurRailway pic.twitter.com/Tjim8ej8NH
☀️ Under the sunny skies of Dawlish, geotechnicians have been working hard to determine the rock profile underneath Collonade underpass using a borehole, whilst special rope technicians continue their repairs to Boat Cove breakwater ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/cbgwWxqC2n
— South West Rail Resilience Programme (@SouthWestRRP) March 27, 2019
National News
Deutsche Bahn to sell UK rail and bus operator Arriva https://t.co/0nQLSz7xoe
— The Guardian (@guardian) March 27, 2019
Significant boost announced for Clean Bus Technology Fund https://t.co/9XG1ArNtVp #transport #publictransport #bus #emissions #pollution #technology #business pic.twitter.com/5hfBsTpWQ2
— Transport Britain (@TransportBrit) March 27, 2019
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