Great Western Railway (GW)

Last updated: 10/01/2026 22:54

Buses replace trains between Truro and Falmouth Docks until the end of the day on Sunday 11 January

Last updated: 10/01/2026 21:49

Following severe weather brought by Storm Goretti, the line between Truro and Falmouth Docks remains closed today.

Services between these stations are unable to run and will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Sunday 11 January.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement buses will operate between Truro and Falmouth Docks. These will operate to mirror the train service but may suffer from delay due to additional running time on roads.

To assist you with your journey, you cam use your ticket on the following services, at no extra cost:

There is a tree blocking road access to Falmouth Docks station, buses will use the local bus stop on Castle Drive.

You will be able to use any tickets from 8 January at no additional cost on Great Western Railway services up to and including Monday 12 January. Alternatively, if you are unable to travel, you can claim a free refund for your tickets.

Additional information:

Storm Goretti hit the UK which brought strong winds to South West England. This has damaged signalling systems and resulted in a number of fallen trees.

Check before you travel:

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

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.

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Road transport replaces trains between Liskeard and Looe: disruption expected until at least the end of the day Friday 16 January

Last updated: 10/01/2026 18:26

The line between Liskeard and Looe remains closed following a period of recent heavy rain which flooded the track.

The water levels have now dropped and Network Rail have been able to inspect the bridge structures. The results of the investigation have confirmed some damage that will require repair work. This will need to be carried out before the line can be reopened and trains are able to run again.

No trains will operate between Liskeard and Looe until at least the end of the day Friday 16 January. Rail replacement transport will run as stated below, subject to road conditions being safe to do so.

Please note there is no Sunday service on this route.

Customer advice:

Replacement coaches will operate at train departure times from Liskeard and Looe.

The designated stops for the replacement road transport are as follows:

If you are travelling to / from Coombe Junction Halt, St Keyne Wishing Well Halt or Causeland please call Great Western Railway customer services on 0345 700 0125, or use the station help point for taxis to be arranged.

You may use your ticket on Transport for Cornwall bus route 73 between Liskeard and Looe at no extra cost.

Additional information:

A further update will be provided soon regarding the progress of the repair work. This page will be updated once we confirmation as to when the line will reopen.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey up to and including Saturday 10 January using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. For journeys from Monday 12 January onwards, please check back closer to the time. There is no Sunday service on this route..

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.

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No trains between Par and Newquay until the end of the day on Sunday 11 January

Last updated: 10/01/2026 17:15

Following severe weather brought by Storm Goretti, the line between Par and Newquay remains closed today.

Services between these stations are unable to run and will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Sunday 11 January.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement coaches will operate between St Austell and Newquay. These will operate to mirror the train service but may suffer from delay due to additional running time on road vice rail.

You may use your ticket, at no extra cost on Transport for Cornwall routes 21 and 21A between St Austell (Station), St Columb Road (Co-op), Quintrell Downs (Quintrell Close) and Newquay (Bus Station).

You will be able to use any tickets from 8 January at no additional cost on Great Western Railway services up to and including Sunday 11 January. Alternatively, if you are unable to travel, you can claim a free refund for your tickets.

Additional information:

Storm Goretti hit the UK which brought strong winds to South West England. This has damaged signalling systems and resulted in a number of fallen trees.

Check before you travel:

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

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.

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Disruption between Slough and Reading

Last updated: 15/10/2025 18:09

Disruption between Slough and Reading has now ended.

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