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No trains between Eggesford and Barnstaple until approximately 17:30 

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Incident reported: Sunday 16 August 2026 at 13:39

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Last updated

Sunday 16 August 2026 at 13:50

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter Central and Barnstaple

Description

A safety inspection of the track is taking place at Eggesford, meaning that the line is blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between Eggesford and Barnstaple so will be revised to run between Exeter Central and Eggesford only.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple. This has not yet been 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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