| Broken down train - an example of explanation and minimisation of issues Posted by grahame at 08:50, 18th July 2026 |     |
Cancellations to services between Truro and Falmouth Docks
Due to a broken down train between Truro and Falmouth Docks fewer trains are able to run on the line.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 10:00 18/07.
Customer Advice
One of the trains planned for use on the Truro to Falmouth Docks service this morning has broken down, with a spare not immediately available.
One has been found, but is not currently in the area to operate the service, therefore until it is, the service is reduced from half hourly to hourly.
During this time, customers can use their tickets on local buses if they prefer. Details below:
Go Cornwall Bus route 32A: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn, Truro (Bus Station), Truro (Station), Go Cornwall Bus route 32: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn, Truro (Bus Station), Go Cornwall Bus route 33, 33A: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn (Station), Redruth (Station) and Go Cornwall Bus route 36, 36A: Truro (Bus Station), Perranwell (Station) are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
Due to a broken down train between Truro and Falmouth Docks fewer trains are able to run on the line.
Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 10:00 18/07.
Customer Advice
One of the trains planned for use on the Truro to Falmouth Docks service this morning has broken down, with a spare not immediately available.
One has been found, but is not currently in the area to operate the service, therefore until it is, the service is reduced from half hourly to hourly.
During this time, customers can use their tickets on local buses if they prefer. Details below:
Go Cornwall Bus route 32A: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn, Truro (Bus Station), Truro (Station), Go Cornwall Bus route 32: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn, Truro (Bus Station), Go Cornwall Bus route 33, 33A: Falmouth (The Moor), Penryn (Station), Redruth (Station) and Go Cornwall Bus route 36, 36A: Truro (Bus Station), Perranwell (Station) are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
1. Good description of the issue
2. It seems reasonable that there isn't a spare train on each line (and heaven help us if reliability was so poor that was needed)
3. This shows the robustness of a two-train service over a one-train one; worst wait is half an hour.
4. Good to offer the bus alternatives. IMHO, rail and bus tickets for the same journey should be interchangeable at all times - who cares whether there are rubber or steel wheels on the vehicle?
