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No trains between Newton Abbot and Paignton until approximately 20:15 

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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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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.