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Disruption between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple expected until the end of service 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Friday 29 May 2026 at 23:09

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Last updated

Saturday 30 May 2026 at 00:03

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

Description

Animals on the railway between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple means that the line is blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until the end of service.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested. Further details will follow once confirmed.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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