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Reduced service between Exmouth and Paignton expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 17 August 2026 at 15:08

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Last updated

Monday 17 August 2026 at 15:46

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exmouth and Exeter St Davids / Paignton

Description

There a more trains than usual needing repairs between Exmouth and Paignton, meaning that fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

As a result, a reduced service will be in operation until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach Bus routes:

  • Route B: Polsloe Bridge, St James Park (Pennsylvania Road), Exeter (High Street), Exeter St Thomas (Riverside Leisure Centre), Marsh Barton (Alphin Brook Road)

  • Route C: Digby & Sowton (Sowton Park and Ride), Exeter (High Street), Exeter St Thomas (Riverside Leisure Centre), Marsh Barton (Grace Road)

  • Route H: Digby & Sowton (Tesco), Exeter (Central), Exeter (St Davids)

  • Routes I / J: Newcourt (Newcourt Way), Digby (Retail Park), Polsloe Bridge (Tarbet Avenue), Exeter (High Street)

  • Route 57: Exmouth (Parade), Lympstone Village (Saddlers Arms), Lympstone Commando (Marine Camp Entrance), Exton (Exmouth Road), Topsham (Station), Exeter (Bus Station)

If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.

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.

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