No trains between Newton Abbot and Paignton until approximately 20:15
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 16 January 2026 at 14:32
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Last updated
Friday 16 January 2026 at 16:11
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Paddington / Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Barnstaple / Exmouth and Paignton
Description
A points failure in the Paignton area means that the lines is closed. As a result, trains running between Newton Abbot and Paignton will be cancelled or revised.
Lines are expected to reopened shortly.
Disruption is expected until approximately 20:15.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use you ticket at no extra cost on the following services and routes:
Stagecoach South West buses on routes:
12 between Newton Abbot (Station), Torre (Station), Torquay (Grand Hotel), Paignton (Bus Station)
22 between Dawlish Warren (Beach Rd), Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay (Strand), Paignton (Bus Station)
80 between Paignton (Bus Station), Totnes (Station), Ivybridge, Plymouth (Royal Parade)
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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.