Some rail routes in the South West are suspended and passengers should check before travelling.
How will train services be affected?
- All trains in Cornwall will be suspended from 18:00 on Thursday 8 January 2026 because of an amber weather warning for strong winds
- Trains between Exeter and Okehampton, and Exeter and Barnstaple, will be suspended from 18:00 on Thursday 8 January 2026 because of forecast high wind speeds
Advice to passengers
- Passengers are advised to travel earlier and not to attempt travel late afternoon or evening on Thursday 8 January 2026
- Replacement road transport will not be available as road conditions are expected to be at risk
- Services on these routes are also expected to be disrupted on the morning of Friday 9 January 2026 – please check before travelling
- All other routes are expected to operate as normal but passengers are advised to check before travelling between Thursday evening and Friday morning
While GWR will continue to operate as many trains as possible on all other routes, the severe weather may lead to short notice changes and cancellations.
Passengers are advised to check both their outward and return journey before setting out. Online journey planners are being updated.
Customers with tickets for the routes affected will be able to use those tickets to travel earlier on Thursday, or on Friday.
Early morning services on Friday 9 January 2026 may also be affected on these routes, with short-notice cancellations possible.
Network Rail engineers will be on standby in key locations to clear any fallen trees and debris from the railway as quickly as possible to keep passengers moving.
Colleagues from across the railway will be making sure station platforms are gritted, trains are prepared for the icy weather, and working closely with Network Rail to adapt service patterns where necessary. Customers are advised to take extra care at stations and when boarding or alighting from trains.