(as extensions of their West of England Main Line trains to Exeter St Davids) daily. These were withdrawn at the December 2009 timetable change. Signalling Two signal boxes were opened in 1889, the 13-lever North Signal Box beside the Torbay Road level crossing, the 17-lever South Signal Box by the Sands Road level crossing. Both were replaced in 1924 by two new boxes. The North box closed on 26 March 1988 when control of trains was transferred to the Panel Signal Box at Exeter but the South box was retained to monitor the two level crossings. In 1990 this function was transferred to a panel in the station buildings and the signal box closed. References Bibliography Railway stations in Devon Heritage railway stations in Devon Railway stations in Great Britain opened in 1859 Former Great Western Railway stations Railway stations served by Great Western Railway Railway stations served by CrossCountry Buildings and structures in Paignton DfT Category C2 stations