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No trains between Exeter St Davids and Pinhoe until approximately 19:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 16:17

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Last updated

Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 16:57

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Exeter St Davids and Pinhoe

Description

There is a fault with the signalling system between Exeter Central and Pinhoe meaning that the line towards Honiton is closed.

As a result, trains are currently unable to operate between Exeter St Davids and Pinhoe. Trains running between these stations will either be cancelled in full, or revised to only run for part of their normal journey.

This is expected until 19:00.

South Western Railway customer advice:

The following service alterations will apply:

Long distance / west of England services:

Train services between Salisbury and Exeter St Davids will start / terminate at Honiton

How do I get to my destination?

You can use your ticket, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:

  • Great Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids and London Paddington

  • Stagecoach South West routes:

    • P between Exeter Central and Pinhoe

    • H between H between Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central

    • 1 and 1A between Exeter Central, Pinhoe – Broadclyst (near Cranbrook)

    • 4 between Exeter stations, Pinhoe and Cranbrook

    • 9 between Honiton and Exeter Central (via Sidmouth)

    • 44 and 44A between Axminster, Honiton, Cranbrook and Exeter Central

In addition to the above, South Western Railway have taxi claim back in place in order to help you complete your journey between Exeter St Davids and Honiton. Please see below of how to claim back:

  • Full contact details

  • The time and date of your journey

  • The stations you travelled to and from

  • A description of the series of events that took place

  • Copies of your train ticket(s) and taxi receipt

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

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.

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