Emergency repairs means the Newquay line will be closed until at least Friday 6 December.
Network Rail engineers working on the line discovered that a significant amount of ballast - the stones which hold the tracks in place - near St Blazey, had become displaced and as a result repairs must be carried out before trains can run again.
The line is currently shut while engineers lay new track into Newquay station as part of the Mid Cornwall Metro project and was due to reopen on Sunday 1 December. The issue with the ballast is not related to this planned engineering work, which is running on schedule. You can read more from Network Rail on this page.
Ticket acceptance and rail replacement:
Rail replacement transport for will operate between Par / St Austell and Newquay in both directions.
You may also use your ticket on Go Cornwall Bus Number 21 â St Austell â Newquay.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling from Monday 1 - Friday 6 December these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back from Saturday 30 November for these changes.
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.