| Re: Station fire at Paignton. Footbridge? Posted by grahame at 20:08, 21st July 2026 |     |
Paignton signaller had to evacuate and stop the 1st train of the day using hand signals.
Thank goodness for local signallers. Would not have been so easy if the signaller was sat at a desk in Didcot.
| Re: Station fire at Paignton. Footbridge? Posted by plymothian at 16:03, 21st July 2026 | |
Initial belief when discovered is it was caused by arson.
Paignton signaller had to evacuate and stop the 1st train of the day using hand signals.
| Re: Station fire at Paignton. Footbridge? Posted by Phantom at 11:45, 21st July 2026 | |
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/paignton-fire-what-means-gwr-11069269
| Re: Station fire at Paignton. Footbridge? Posted by bradshaw at 10:03, 21st July 2026 | |
Journey Check at 09.51 - Fire seems to be out but no trains until tomorrow
. A fire has broken out at Paignton Station, affecting signalling and surrounding infrastructure. Local news sources report that the fire is now out, but due to the nature of the damage, we will not be running trains on this route today. Please kindly note, Paignton station remains closed to the public.
| Station fire at Paignton. Footbridge? Posted by grahame at 09:16, 21st July 2026 | |
BBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy8myezmlz5o
Firefighters are tackling a major fire at Paignton railway station, with train services cancelled and roads closed across the town centre.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the station at about 05:45 BST, and seven fire crews are currently tackling the blaze.
Great Western Railway said the line was blocked due to the fire, and passengers should expect disruption to services.
The operator said trains had been cancelled or suspended between Newton Abbot and Paignton. It added Torre, Torquay and Paignton stations would not be served and that the disruption was expected to continue until at least 14:00 BST.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service was called to the station at about 05:45 BST, and seven fire crews are currently tackling the blaze.
Great Western Railway said the line was blocked due to the fire, and passengers should expect disruption to services.
The operator said trains had been cancelled or suspended between Newton Abbot and Paignton. It added Torre, Torquay and Paignton stations would not be served and that the disruption was expected to continue until at least 14:00 BST.
