No trains between Liskeard and Looe until approximately 16:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 06 August 2026 at 12:51
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Last updated
Thursday 06 August 2026 at 13:37
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Liskeard and Looe
Description
The train which runs between Liskeard and Looe has broken down, resulting in the line being suspended. Trains running between these stations will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 16:00.
Customer advice
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following Go Cornwall bus routes:
73/73A: Liskeard (Station), St Keyne (Community Centre), Causeland (TBA) Sandplace (Station), Looe (Station)
10: Plymouth (Station), Saltash (Fore Street), Looe (Station)
Replacement transport in the form of taxis are confirmed to run as close as possible to the booked timetable.
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.
Additional information:
Great Western Railway's maintenance team are working to get the train fixed or source a replacement train to continue the service.
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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