Roger Winnen reported at 16.15 today that there are serious signalling problems at Penzance due to high tides and heavy on shore winds causing the sea to come over the walls. Trains were stopped for a time but are now proceeding from one red light to the next on telephoned instructions.
At 20.00 Roger advised that things were back to normal - the disruption had lasted for about two hours. Refurbishment of the ticket office, refreshment and waiting room areas has been completed. Work is to start soon on the station roof which should provide more daylight. More barriers have been erected but not with ticket machines. The general ambiance of the station at night has been improved with 'blue lighting'.
At 20.00 Roger advised that things were back to normal - the disruption had lasted for about two hours. Refurbishment of the ticket office, refreshment and waiting room areas has been completed. Work is to start soon on the station roof which should provide more daylight. More barriers have been erected but not with ticket machines. The general ambiance of the station at night has been improved with 'blue lighting'.