07 April 2019

Social Media 30 March

The last week on social media and elsewhere from the local operators and others that you might have missed for the week just gone 16th - 22 March 2019

Saturday 30 March

Plymouth Citybus:We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 41 to Southway from Royal parade at 20.30 this evening. The next Southway service 40 from Royal parade will be at 21.00. We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 16 to Kings Tamerton from Royal parade at 18.02 this evening. The next Kings Tamerton service 16 from Royal parade will be at 18.37. Our apologies for the non running of this service.

First Kernow:

Stagecoach: Exeter due to a break down the 07:20 R service from Rifford road to the high street will not be running. Sorry for any inconvenience. Plymouth The X 38 Service from Exeter to Plymouth via Ashburton is not operating due to a broken down vehicle. Sorry for the inconvenience. Plymouth Due to an Accident on Service 200 Coypool P&R there are only 2 Vehicles operating at present. Sorry for the inconvenience. Exeter Due to RTC at livery dole, The Junction of Heavitree road, Barrack road is closed, All service are being diverted via College Road, Magedeline Road in both Directions, For the Green P&R which will be diverting via Pinhoe road, Hill Barton Road. Exeter Due to a vehicle breakdown the 21:01 S service will not be running, Passengers are advised to catch the R service. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Falcon: Plymouth the 1615 will be running 20 minutes late from Plymouth. Sorry for the inconvenience.


Sunday 31 March

Plymouth Citybus: We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 44 to Whitleigh Green from Royal parade at 14:15 this afternoon. The next Whitleigh service 44 from Royal parade will be at 14:45 We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 21 to Plympton from Royal parade at 14:40 this afternoon. The next Plympton service 21A from Royal parade will be at 14:55. Our apologies for the non running of this service. Due to a Police Road Closure all services using the Embankment are having to divert via North Hill, Lipson Vale and Laira Flyover to Marsh Mills. This will be for both Outbound and Inbound services.


Monday 1 April

Plymouth Citybus: We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 27 to Deer Park from Royal parade at 09:45 this morning. The next Deer Park service 27 from Royal parade will be at 10:15. Unfortunately due to a breakdown we are unable to operate the 15:15 service 34 to Derriford. The next service 34 will be at 1545. Unfortunately we have suffered a breakdown on the school service 75. Engineers are en route. We are unable to run the 72B shuttle service for Looe Barbican at 1623 and 1655 from West Looe because the bus has had to cover a breakdown on the service 75. We apologise for any inconvenience. Due to the reduction of ferries at Torpoint, there is queuing traffic causing delays to services 70/A/B. We apologise for any disruption to services.

First Kernow: T1/T2 Services -Please remember the road from Treswithian to Connor Downs is closed each weekday 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 Closures will cause delays (PS). T1/T2 Services -Please remember the road from Treswithian to Connor Downs is closed each weekday 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 Closures will cause delays (PS)

Stagecoach: Exeter Due to a breakdown the 16.52 a service from Thornpark Rise to Alphington will not be running. A,E/F,P services are unable to serve cowick street towards the city. The P service will stopping outside The Lucombe Oak. They will be diverting Via Cowick lane, Left onto Alphington road and resuming normal service at Exe bridges. this is only effecting inbound services.

Torpoint Ferry: People using the Torpoint Ferry are being warned of two months of disruption while one of the ferries is out of action for a refit - (link: https://bbc.in/2JSAtJn) bbc.in/2JSAtJn

National Express:


Tuesday 2 April

Plymouth Citybus: We currently have a bus stuck at Deer Park due to parked cars and a lorry unloading. Other service 27 buses will turn at the bottom of Deer Park until the road is clear  SERVICE 79/79A UPDATE: From Tavistock the 1220 79a will not operate Tavistock-Gunnislake. 1420 79a cancelled.1525 79/1625 79a will operate Gulworthy B3362 Milton Abbot, A388 Treburley- Callington.1740 79/1830 79a will not operate Tavistock-Gunnislake.  SERVICE 79/79A UPDATE: From Callington 1229 79a and 1320 79 will terminate at Gunnislake. 1417/1510 79a will use A388 Treburley and B3362 Milton Abbot to Gulworthy and Tavistock. 1622 79 and 1745 79a will terminate at Gunnislake Cornish Inn. Sorry for any inconvenience.

SERVICE UPDATE: An accident is currently blocking Marsh Mills by the Roundabout traffic is now queuing along Embankment please expect delays on services 20/20a 21/21a 50 and 51. Sorry for any inconvenience. The service 34 due from Derriford at 15:15 has broken down at the hospital. Engineers are on the way. The next service 34 will be at 15:45 Apologies for any inconvenience.. The 18:50 service 16 will not be running due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

First Kernow: Due to scaffolding being erected at Safe Harbour Hotel in Fowey we will be unable to serve the stop there until further notice. All buses will drop off and pick up at Hanson Drive. Apologies for any inconvenience caused but this is clearly outwith our control.. U1/U2 services are unable to serve Penryn in both directions due to road works The U1 services are unable to serve Carnon Downs inbound Truro due to road works the nearest stop will be playing place.

Stagecoach: Due to a breakdown the 08:18 1 Service from Halberton to Exeter will be running approx 30 minutes late.. Exeter #Tiverton #Cullompton Due to a breakdown the 09:08 1A Service from Tiverton to Exeter will not be running.  #Exeter Due to operational issues the 08:43 K Service from Tithebarn Lane to High Street will not be running. Sorry for any inconvenience caused.. Unfortunately the Kingsbridge (07:45) to Dartmouth (08:51) has broken down, We have sent our Engineering technicians and a replacement vehicle to get this service operating as soon as possible.. Exeter Due to a blockage the A bus is currently unable to serve Raglans. Sorry for any inconvenience causes. Updates as we get them.. Dartmouth #Plymouth The 09:30 service 3 Dartmouth to Plymouth is currently not operating due to the earlier breakdown. . #exeter due to a badly park car the 20 service is unable to serve Barn Mead Rd in Wellington. PLYMOUTH the 1633 2A from Sherford is currently not running due to a breakdown, we are sorry for the delays. EXETER Due to a breakdown the 17.53 F2 from Pinhoe to High St will not be running

Falcon: The 05:30 Plymouth to Bristol Airport is currently operating late due to a technical issue. Sorry for any Inconvenience caused. The 09:00 Plymouth to Bristol Falcon service is currently operating approx. 30min late.. PLYMOUTH the 1900 service from Plymouth has developed a flat tyre and will be about an hour late, we are sorry for the delays.

Megabus: The 09:45 M6 service from Falmouth to London has suffered a breakdown in Falmouth.  Hopley's coaches will replace the M6 service and will operate with a delay of approx. 60 minutes. Apologies for the inconvenience.


Wednesday 3 April

Plymouth Citybus: Due to a serious RTC on sandy road Plympton service 21/21a has been diverted via hill crest drive in both directions sorry for any inconvenience. Due to a police incident on Mayflower street our services will be unable to service it, we have diverted via Cobourg steet and Western Approach sorry for any inconvenience

We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 35 to Ham Green from Royal parade at 17:10 this afternoon. The next Ham service 35A from Royal parade will be at 17:25. We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 35A to Ham Green from Royal parade at 18:10 this evening. The next Ham service 35 from Royal parade will be at 19:07. We are sorry that we are unable to run the service 8 to Efford from Royal parade at 20:05 this evening. The next Efford service 9 from Royal parade will be at 20:35.

First Kernow: Apologies but the 22 service due at St.Dennis at 1302 heading towards Truro is running 15 minutes late due to the ongoing works at High Street. Apologies but the 25 service due to leave St.Austell Station at 1256 is running 35 minutes late due to the ongoing 3 way lights and roadworks at High Street.

Stagecoach: Exeter due to a break down the 0840 98 service from Exmouth to Littleham will not be running. due to a break down the 0855 98 service from Littleham to Exmouth will not be running sorry for any inconvenience PLYMOUTH the 1504 17 service from Royal Parade is not running due to a blown tyre, we are sorry for the delays. #PLYMOUTH due to badly parked cars the 18 service is currently delayed at Southernway.

Falcon: The falcon due to depart Plymouth at 04:30 is running around 20 minutes late. Sorry for the inconvenience.


Thursday 4 April

Plymouth Citybus: Due to an RTC on Pike Road in Efford Services 8/9 are currently diverted -8 servicing Laira only and service 9 Efford Lane -Torridge way and then Lower Compton to City Centre via Mutley Plain sorry for any inconvenience. Due to a breakdown in Torpoint at 12:55 we are unable to run the service 70 to Cremyll this afternoon. This also means the 14:00 service 70 from Cremyll to Royal Parade will not run. The next service 70 from Royal parade will be at 13:15.

First Kernow: Services 21, 22 and 25 through High Street and Lanjeth. We are sorry that services are being subjected to delays of up to 25 minutes due to the road resurfacing works this afternoon.

Stagecoach:#Barnstaple 1415 155 Barnstaple - Mill on The Mole Is running 25 Mins Late. Sorry for the inconvenience. PLYMOUTH the 1500 1 service from Tavistock is currently not running due to a breakdown, we are sorry for the delays..  the 13 service from St Budeaux Square at 1738 has broken down, we are sorry for the delays caused and will hopefully have the last trip up and running

MegabusUK: The 09:35 M36 service from Plymouth to Leeds is delayed by approximately 60 minutes due to a technical fault.

National Rail: - The broken down train at Redruth now on the move. However, whilst services recover, trains between Truro & Penzance may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 mins or may not run between Truro and Penzance.

BBC Travel: The A38 in the Glynn Valley is partially blocked due to a broken down bus near Bodmin Parkway Station.

Target Travel:


Friday 5 April

Plymouth Citybus: We are sorry but due to the driver being assaulted the 1635 service 50 departure from Royal Parade is not running. Sorry for any inconvenience caused. Due to the driver being assaulted, the following Service 50 journeys from Derriford Hospital are unlikely to run. 17:35, 19:12, 21:27 & 22:42. In each case the next service 50 will be 30 minutes later. Due to the driver being assaulted, the following Service 50 journeys from Royal Parade are unlikely to run. 18:20, 20:45 & 22:10. In each case the next service 50 will be 30 minutes later We will update if this situation changes. Good News the following Service 50 journeys from Royal Parade will now be running. 20:45 & 22:10. The following Service 50 journeys from Derriford Hospital will now be running , 21:27 & 22:42.

Due to operational difficulties, the service 33 due from Royal parade at 18:50 will likely be operating approximately 15 minutes late.

First Kernow: Great news for T1/T2 customers this morning that the contractors have finished the Hayle Commercial Rd closure a day early and we can resume normal service through Hayle The Roseworthy/Connor Downs diversion will remain until the 12th (PS) Unfortunately the 39A is running approx 15 minutes late due from Camborne at 0850 to Penzance. Sorry for the delay (LS)

Stagecoach: Exeter Due to a breakdown the 06:45 1 service from Willand Somerlea will be running approx 30 mins late.  Torbay torquay seafront closed due to high tide and flooding all 12 and gold services diverted via ring road untill further notice Barnstaple Due to a breakdown the 0905 15 from Appledore will not operate. Sorry for any inconvenience Plymouth Due to a breakdown the 36 Service From City College 09:13 is not currently operating, we have a replacement vehicle on route and will get this service operating as soon as possible. Plymouth Unfortunately the 17 Service From Hooe Ashery Drive is currently running a little late, We are working to resolve this as quickly as possible.  Service 18 unable to proceed due to indiscriminate parking on Arcadia Road, Police have been called and will be assisting us with this issue. sorry for the delay  Plymouth 52 service from Derriford To Plymouth is currently not running we are working to get this service back up and running quickly PLYMOUTH SERVICE 52 IS BACK UP AND RUNNING AS NORMAL.  #Barnstaple 1356 155 Landkey - South Molton will operate 10 minutes late due to a breakdown.

Falcon: PLYMOUTH 1900 FALCON WILL BE DELAYED BY 45 MINUTES DUE TO TRAFFIC CONJESTION ON THE M5.

Megabus:

Exeter City Council:


Gunnislake

On the 2April a car struck the bridge on the A390 between Gunnislake and Gulworthy causing the ancient bridge to be closed for urgent repairs. The story unfolded..

Due to the closure of the bridge on the A390 between Gunnislake and Gulworthy the service 79/A will be on diversion. An emergency timetable can be accessed and downloaded from the bottom of this page. In general the service 79/A will operate from Gunnislake to Callington and passengers will be able to change buses at Callington New Road onto the service 79B to/from Tavistock. The 79B will operate between Callington and Tavistock via Treburly and Milton Abbot in both directions. Initial information is that the closure may be in place until at least the 1st May.  A free link shuttle service is in operation for passengers between Gunnislake and Callington, operated by Darren's Cars.

Update at 16.33 on 2nd April 2019: From Wednesday 3rd April we will be operating an emergency timetable. More information will follow when we have a better idea on how long the closure will be for.

3rd April: Due to the closure of the bridge on the A390 between Gunnislake and Gulworthy the service 79/A will be on diversion, likely until at least 1st May


Rail

South West Rail Resilience Programme:

1 comment:

  1. Anyone been on the ocs bus yet? maybe a reivew post of it ?

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