No trains between Par and Newquay until approximately 15:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 13 December 2025 at 06:04
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Last updated
Saturday 13 December 2025 at 14:08
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Par and Newquay
Description
A broken down train between Par and Newquay means that the line is closed. Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
Customer advice:
Replacement transport in the form of taxis is being requested. Once this is confirmed more information will be updated here.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, with the following operators, in both directions on these routes:
Go Cornwall Bus routes 21/21A: St Austell, St Columb Road (Co-op), Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close), Newquay (Bus Station),
Go Cornwall Bus route 25: Par (Station), St Austell (Station) and
Go Cornwall Bus route 26: St Austell (Station), Bugle (The Square), Roche (opp Travelodge), Bodmin (Town Centre)
During this disruption if you wish to use local buses as an alternative means of transport and the local bus is not accepting Great Western Railway tickets please purchase a ticket on the bus, keep it and send it, together with your train ticket, to us to claim for a refund.
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.