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Road transport replaces trains between Plymouth and Gunnislake today 

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Incident reported: Monday 03 August 2026 at 13:15

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Last updated

Monday 03 August 2026 at 13:20

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Plymouth and Gunnislake

Description

The train that runs between Plymouth and Gunnislake has broken down. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be suspended for the remainder of the day.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Replacement transport will be provided in place of the cancelled trains, however these will not show in journey planners. Before getting in any taxi vehicle please check with the driver that they are working on behalf of Great Western Railway, the driver should not ask for payment.

If you are at Plymouth please speak to station staff.

If you are at Devonport, Dockyard, Keyham or St Budeaux Victoria Road please use the station help point.

If you are at Bere Ferrers, Bere Alston, Calstock or Gunnislake taxis have been arranged to run at as close to train times as possible.

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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