A vehicle striking a bridge between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot means that all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

Great Western Railway customer advice:

Great Western Railway have tried to source road transport for customers affected, but have not yet been successful.

You may use your ticket on Stagecoach bus route 12 between Paignton and Newton Abbot at no extra cost.

Additional information:

Network Rail are on site.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.