Lines reopened: disruption between Par and Newquay expected until 10:45
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 08:14
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Last updated
Wednesday 21 January 2026 at 10:02
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Par and Newquay
Description
Lines have now reopened between Par and Newquay following heavy rain flooding the railway. Trains services running between these stations may still be delayed whilst services recover.
Disruption expected until 10:45.
Customer advice:
Due earlier flooding at Roche station the line has been checked and is running normally.
Network Rail have confirmed that the normal timetable can operate, which will start with the 10:16 from Par to Newquay.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following bus services:
Go Cornwall Bus (Transport for Cornwall)
21 / 21A - St Austell (Station). St Columb Road (Co-op), Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close). Newquay (Bus Station)
25 - Par (Station), St Austell (Station)
26 - St Austell (Station), Bugle (The Square), Roche (opposite Travelodge), Bodmin (Town Centre)
Replacement taxi transport has been confirmed to run the time table services for the rest of today and will call at all stops on the route.
If you can, you might want to consider postponing your journey until services return to normal.
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.