Disruption between Penzance and St Erth expected until 09:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 22 December 2025 at 07:23
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Last updated
Monday 22 December 2025 at 09:03
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Penzance and Bristol Temple Meads / Edinburgh
Great Western Railway between Penzance and Plymouth / Exeter St Davids / London Paddington
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Penzance and St Erth means all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:30.
Customer advice:
Limited replacement transport is in place between Penzance and Truro. This will be a coach shuttle service and taxis ruining between these stations.
The taxis are expected to run at 09:10, 09:50 and 10:20.
Additional information:
There is a power issue affecting the signalling system between Penzance and St Erth.
Network Rail are sending staff to site to investigate the problem.
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.