Taxis replace trains between Par and Newquay until the end of the day  

Route(s) affected

Between Par and Newquay

Description

Flooding in the Roche area means all lines are closed. Trains running between Par and Newquay will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

The line at Roche is flooded so no trains are able to pass from Par to Newquay till the water subsides.

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on Transport for Cornwall route 21 and 21A between St Austell (Station), St Columb Road (Co-op), Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close) and Newquay (Bus Station).

Taxis are in operation between Par and Newquay. Before getting in any taxi vehicle please check with the driver that they are working on behalf of Great Western Railway, the driver should not ask for payment.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.