Residual disruption between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 29 August 2025 at 21:56
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Last updated
Saturday 30 August 2025 at 00:30
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry services between Edinburgh and Plymouth
Great Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth / Penzance, and between Bristol Temple Meads / Exmouth and Paignton, and also between London Paddington and Plymouth
Description
The emergency services have completed their work allowing all lines between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot to reopen. Whilst service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 90 minutes, revised or cancelled.
This is expected until the end of the day.
Great Western Railway Customer Advice:
Great Western Railway are unable to provide any replacement transport this evening. You are advised to make your own arrangements for onwards travel.
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.