Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Between Exeter Central and Barnstaple
Twitter Hashtag: GWRWeatherDescription of Incident
Recent adverse weather as a result of Storm Chandra has caused flooding between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple. This has closed the line running between these stations.
This means that trains on the route between Exeter Central and Barnstaple are unable to operate, and have been cancelled.
This is expected to continue until at least Monday 16 February.
Customer advice:
The flood water still has not yet receded between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, and much of the surrounding area is under water.
A limited return coach service is in operation between these stations. This service will be a full sized coach, which is less seats compared to the train service.
Please check online journey planners for the timings of the the rail replacement services.
Ticket acceptance:
If you wish to drive to Tiverton Parkway, you may use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids, in both directions.
To further assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following Stagecoach bus routes:
- 5 between Exeter Central (New North Road), Newton St Cyres (Belluno) and Crediton (Station Cross)
- 5A between Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station) and Copplestone
- 5B between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road and Barnstaple
- 5C between Exeter (bus station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road and Lapford
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey for today only using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. If you are travelling from Sunday 15 February onwards, please check back closer to the time of travel.
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.
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