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Lines opened: disruption between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury expected until 16:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 11:34

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Last updated

Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 15:07

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo

Description

Following a safety inspection on a train at Crewkerne earlier today, lines have now opened. Trains running between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised to allow the service to recover.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

The problem has been resolved and trains are now able to run normally in the area.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services in both directions:

  • Great Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids and London Paddington

  • Great Western Railway services between Basingstoke and Reading

  • Great Western Railway services between Westbury and Salisbury

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

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.