Updated at: 07-Jul-2025 06:43:00: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Paignton
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Newton Abbot and Paignton, closing all lines on Sunday evening, and overnight from Monday evening to Thursday morning.
Sunday:
The 20:59 Exmouth to Paignton service will terminate at Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Newton Abbot to Paignton.
The 22:40 Paignton to Exeter St Davids service will start from Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Paignton at 23:10 to Exeter St Davids.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 22:25 Exmouth to Paignton service will terminate at Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Newton Abbot to Paignton.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 00:02 Paignton to Exeter St Davids service will start from Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will run from Paignton at 00:30 to Exeter St Davids.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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.
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