Engineering work is taking place between between Taunton and Plymouth from Monday 18 February until Friday 8 March.
All lines between will be blocked between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, whilst bridge and tunnel maintenance takes place at the Whiteball Tunnel. In addition, similar work will also take place between Totnes and Ivybridge, at the Marley Tunnel, closing some lines.
The following changes will apply until the works have been fully completed:
Buses will replace trains between Taunton and Exeter St Davids. Please note, the journey time between these stations by bus is approximately 70 minutes.
CrossCountry
A revised 2-hourly train service will operate between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth.
Great Western Railway
A revised 2-hourly train service will operate between London Paddington and Penzance / Plymouth. These trains will also be diverted via Yeovil Junction, not calling at Taunton and Tiverton Parkway. Journey times will be extended between Totnes and Plymouth, so most of these trains will terminate at Plymouth. Journeys between Plymouth and Penzance should generally operate to normal schedule.
Other train services between London Paddington and the West of England will also run at reduced frequency; although, these trains will terminate at Taunton instead.
Services between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will be amended.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages
Bicycles:
Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded. For more information, please see here.
Project Information:
You can read more about engineering work and why it is necessary.