Track defect at Plymouth

Track defect at Plymouth

Posted by TaplowGreen at 14:11, 19th November 2025

Any idea why it's taking so long to resolve this one?

Delays to services at Plymouth
Due to a speed restriction over defective track at Plymouth trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines.
Train services running through this station may be delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 22/11/25.

Customer Advice
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What has happened?
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A speed restriction has been imposed on the approach to Plymouth station on the line from Exeter St David's, this is due to a defect being identified.
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What are we doing about it?
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We are working with Network Rail to be able to return to running our normal timetable as soon as possible

Re: Track defect at Plymouth

Posted by Chris from Nailsea at 15:13, 19th November 2025

We are working with Network Rail ...

Rather mischievously on my part: that may be where your problem lies. CfN.

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