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Cornwall rail services halted after person struck by train
Rail services in and out of Cornwall were halted on Saturday, September 12, after a person was struck by a train on the line between Plymouth and Penzance.
Great Western Railway (GWR) reported that all lines were blocked to allow emergency services to attend the scene. The incident caused significant disruption, with passengers facing delays of up to 90 minutes, cancellations, or revised journeys.
Investigations by emergency services and Network Rail were concluded by approximately 6pm, at which point the line was reopened to traffic.
Entities
Cornwall · Great Western Railway · Network Rail · Penzance · Plymouth
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Emergency services and Network Rail concluded investigations and reopened the line just before 6pm on September 12. www.bude-today.co.uk · www.voicenewspapers.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] The incident caused all rail services in and out of Cornwall to stop. www.newquayvoice.co.uk · www.bude-today.co.uk · www.voicenewspapers.co.uk
- [● 3 SOURCES] A person was struck by a train between Plymouth and Penzance. www.newquayvoice.co.uk · www.bude-today.co.uk · www.voicenewspapers.co.uk