Disruption to / from Penzance expected until 10:45 

Route(s) affected

Services to / from Penzance

Description

A points failure at Penzance means that all lines are blocked. As a result of this, trains running to / from Penzance may be cancelled or delayed.

Disruption is expected until 10:45.

Customer advice:

Limited rail replacement transport will be in place at Penzance shortly after 9:00, and will take customers towards Truro where train service connections are available.

Additionally coaches are being arranged at Truro to take customers towards Penzance, but not expected until 10:00.

If you wish to use local buses to complete your journey, keep your ticket and claim for a refund from Great Western Railway.

To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost, on First Bus route T1: Penzance (Station), St Erth (Station), Hayle, Camborne (Bus Station), Redruth (Station), Truro.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.