Services returning to normal: delays between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton / Barnstaple expected until 10:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 22 January 2026 at 08:40
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Last updated
Thursday 22 January 2026 at 10:03
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Exeter Central and Okehampton / Barnstaple
Description
Services are returning to normal following a points failure at Credition earlier on today. Trains running through this station may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 10:30.
Customer advice:
To assist you with your journey, you can use your ticket on the following, at no extra cost:
5: Exeter (Central, New North Road), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station Cross)
5A: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Okehampton
5B: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Morchard Road, Barnstaple (Station)
5C: Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford
6A: Exeter (St Davids), Exeter St Thomas (Cowick St), Okehampton (West Street)
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.