Road transport replaces trains between Liskeard and Looe: disruption expected until at least the end of the day Friday 23 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 heavy rainfall, combined with high tides resulted in the water levels at several bridges along the line being above the level which allows for trains to run safely. Investigations took place once the water levels receded and the results of the investigations 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 23 January. Rail replacement transport will run as stated below.

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

Customer advice:

Replacement minibuses 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.

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

Additional information:

Though the water levels dropped to allow investigations to take place, further rain brought in by Storm Goretti meant the water levels rose again and repairs could not take place.

Once the water levels drop again, repair work will be able to begin, and we should then be able to give a more accurate date for the line reopening. Currently trains are not expected to run until Friday 23 January at the earliest.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey for using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. Please be aware that 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.