GWR have provided an update on disruptions and closures to lines following recent storms and rain as follows:

Currently, the Barnstaple, Okehampton, Newquay and Looe lines remain closed. All four of these routes have substantial damage due to flooding and landslips. GWR teams are working very hard each day to get these lines safely reopened as quickly as possible, but in some cases have not yet been able to assess damage because flood levels are too high and the flow of water is too fast.

As it stands, GWR hope that the Barnstaple and Okehampton lines will reopen for passenger services on Tuesday 3rd February, though this is subject to change. They are now able to run an hourly all stations replacement bus, an hourly direct Barnstaple-Exeter replacement bus, and a two-hourly Okehampton to Exeter replacement bus. Capacity is limited so they are asking customers to consider if their journey is necessary before setting off. Full details including ticket acceptance on local buses is available here and the GWR team are updating journey planners as soon as possible.

The Par-Newquay line also remains closed due to flooding, and they anticipate rail services will not start again until Monday 2nd February at the earliest. Replacement buses are in operation, running from St Austell instead of Par, and they also have ticket acceptance on local buses.

Finally, the Looe line also remains closed due to damage caused by storms and flooding. This closure is expected to last until next week at the earliest and again they have replacement buses and local ticket acceptance in place.

Customers should continue to check their journeys at www.gwr.com/check or through our social media channels. With flooding still in place and saturated ground, it is possible that further rain will result in more disruption and GWR will update as appropriate.