Network Rail will be undertaking structural renewal works between Saturday 21th February and Sunday 8th March, which will affect all train services between Totnes and Plymouth. Track upgrades will also affect trains via Newton Abbot on the weekend of Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1 March.
Saturday 21th to Friday 27th February, plus Monday 2nd to Sunday 8th March
There will be no train services between Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth and replacement road transport is planned between:
- Tiverton Parkway and Plymouth (non-stop)
- Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth
Trains will operate between London Paddington or Exeter St Davids and Totnes, plus between Plymouth and Penzance. Trains between Exmouth and Paignton are unaffected.
Weekend of Saturday 28th February and Sunday 1st March
No train services between Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth. Replacement road transport is planned between:
- Tiverton Parkway and Plymouth (non-stop)
- Totnes, Ivybridge and Plymouth
Additional replacement road transport is also planned between:
- Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot (non-stop) continuing to Totnes and Plymouth
- Teignmouth and Newton Abbot
Trains will operate between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids, plus between Plymouth and Penzance.
GWR trains will also operate between Exmouth and Teignmouth, plus a limited train service between Newton Abbot and Paignton. CrossCountry will operate trains between Scotland or the North of England and Exeter St Davids with a limited train service between Plymouth and Penzance on dates. For a map of the services affected and more information then please visit: https://www.gwr.com/upgrade
With the railway temporarily closed, GWR will take full advantage to complete other work including replacing a track crossing near Ivybridge and 400 yards of rail near Newton Abbot.