Lines reopened: disruption through Newton Abbot expected until 10:15
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 12 October 2026 at 08:23
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Last updated
Monday 12 October 2026 at 09:13
Train operators affected
- CrossCountry
- Great Western Railway
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central / York / Leeds / Derby / Birmingham New Street and Plymouth, and also between Manchester Piccadilly / Birmingham New Street and Paignton
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Plymouth, between London Paddington / Exeter St Davids and Penzance, and also between Westbury / Exmouth and Paignton
Description
All lines have now reopened following an earlier points failure at Newton Abbot. Services may continue to be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
This is expected until 10:15.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.
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