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Last updated: 3:42
Due to flooding between Liskeard and Looe the line is closed.
Impact:
Train services running to and from these stations have been suspended. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 04/01/26.
Customer Advice:
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What has happened?
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Recent heavy rainfall has combined with high tides and resulted in the water level at several bridges along the branch line being above the level which allows us to safely run trains. As a consequence Looe Branch line train service has been suspended.
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What are we doing about it?
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We are working with Network Rail to re-open the line. The water levels have now dropped and Network Rail will need to inspect the bridges to make sure that the flooding has not caused any damage to the bridge structures.
As parts of the bridges below the water level need to be inspected, specialist divers are required but none are immediately available. Based upon current information it is anticipated that the line will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.
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What are your options?
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We are sorry for the disruption to your journey during the period of closure.
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Rail replacement transport will be in place operated by Minibuses. Their schedules have been compiled and downloaded into online journey planners. The designated stops are : -
Liskeard - at the front of the station building.
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt - services stop in St Keyne Village, opposite the community centre, a 20 minute walk from the station
Causland - services stop at the bus stops in Duloe Village by the Community Shop on the B3254 - these are around a 30 minute walk from the station.
Sandplace - Bus stops by the railway station entrance.
Looe - replacement buses/coaches will depart from the stop at the front of the station.
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If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at a Great Western Railway station or on one of our train services or, use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
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Delay Repay:
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If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
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Impact:
Train services running to and from these stations have been suspended. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 04/01/26.
Customer Advice:
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What has happened?
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Recent heavy rainfall has combined with high tides and resulted in the water level at several bridges along the branch line being above the level which allows us to safely run trains. As a consequence Looe Branch line train service has been suspended.
-
What are we doing about it?
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We are working with Network Rail to re-open the line. The water levels have now dropped and Network Rail will need to inspect the bridges to make sure that the flooding has not caused any damage to the bridge structures.
As parts of the bridges below the water level need to be inspected, specialist divers are required but none are immediately available. Based upon current information it is anticipated that the line will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026.
-
What are your options?
-
We are sorry for the disruption to your journey during the period of closure.
-
Rail replacement transport will be in place operated by Minibuses. Their schedules have been compiled and downloaded into online journey planners. The designated stops are : -
Liskeard - at the front of the station building.
St Keyne Wishing Well Halt - services stop in St Keyne Village, opposite the community centre, a 20 minute walk from the station
Causland - services stop at the bus stops in Duloe Village by the Community Shop on the B3254 - these are around a 30 minute walk from the station.
Sandplace - Bus stops by the railway station entrance.
Looe - replacement buses/coaches will depart from the stop at the front of the station.
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If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at a Great Western Railway station or on one of our train services or, use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
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Delay Repay:
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If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay
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Due to a fault with the signalling system between Bere Alston and Gunnislake the line is closed.
Impact:
Train services running to and from these stations have been revised. Calstock and Gunnislake will not be served. Disruption is expected until 23:59 30/12.
Customer Advice:
Due to issues with the signalling system, we are currently unable to run trains between Bere Alston and Gunnislake, therefore all trains between Plymouth and Gunnislake will run between Plymouth and Bere Alston only. Customers travelling on this section will have the normal train services operating.
Road transport will be available at Bere Alston, connecting out of the train services from Plymouth for customers to complete their journey to Calstock and Gunnislake. This road transport will pick up any passengers from Gunnislake and Calstock and convey them to Plymouth, setting down as required at Keyham, Dockyard and Devonport stations.
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at a Great Western Railway station or on one of our train services or, use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
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Delay Repay:
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If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay.
Impact:
Train services running to and from these stations have been revised. Calstock and Gunnislake will not be served. Disruption is expected until 23:59 30/12.
Customer Advice:
Due to issues with the signalling system, we are currently unable to run trains between Bere Alston and Gunnislake, therefore all trains between Plymouth and Gunnislake will run between Plymouth and Bere Alston only. Customers travelling on this section will have the normal train services operating.
Road transport will be available at Bere Alston, connecting out of the train services from Plymouth for customers to complete their journey to Calstock and Gunnislake. This road transport will pick up any passengers from Gunnislake and Calstock and convey them to Plymouth, setting down as required at Keyham, Dockyard and Devonport stations.
If you require help, further information or would like to provide feedback, to help us improve in the future:
Speak to staff at a Great Western Railway station or on one of our train services or, use the Customer Help Point on the platform.
Message us on X @GWRHelp, Facebook Messenger @gwruk, Instagram @gwruk or WhatsApp 07890 608043. Our team is available daily between 06:00 and 23:00 Monday to Friday and 07:00 to 23:00 Saturday and Sunday.
Call our Customer Support team on 03457 000 125, who are available between 06:00 and 23:00, or National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950, who are available 24 hours a day.
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Delay Repay:
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If you arrive at your destination 15 or more minutes late because your GWR train was delayed or cancelled, you can apply for Delay Repay compensation. Please keep your ticket and visit GWR.com/DelayRepay.
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