Road transport replaces trains between Liskeard and Looe: disruption expected until at least the end of the day Friday 16 January 

Route(s) affected

Between Liskeard and Looe

Description

The line between Liskeard and Looe remains closed following a period of recent heavy rain which flooded the track.

The water levels have now dropped and Network Rail have been able to inspect the bridge structures. The results of the investigation have confirmed some damage that will require repair work. This will need to be carried out before the line can be reopened and trains are able to run again.

No trains will operate between Liskeard and Looe until at least the end of the day Friday 16 January. Rail replacement transport will run as stated below, subject to road conditions being safe to do so.

Please note, there is no Sunday service on this route.

Customer advice:

Replacement coaches will operate at train departure times from Liskeard and Looe.

The designated stops for the replacement road transport are as follows:

• Liskeard - at the front of the station

• Sandplace - bus stops by the station entrance

• Looe - at the front of the station

If you are travelling to / from Coombe Junction Halt, St Keyne Wishing Well Halt or Causeland please call Great Western Railway customer services on 0345 700 0125, or use the station help point for taxis to be arranged.

You may use your ticket on Transport for Cornwall bus route 73 between Liskeard and Looe at no extra cost.

Additional information:

A further update will be provided soon regarding the progress of the repair work. This page will be updated once confirmation is received as to when the line will reopen.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Monday 12 January using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For journeys from Tuesday 13 January onwards, please check back closer to the time. There is no Sunday service on this route.

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 set-down 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.