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When are the next rail strikes this week?
Sunday
Nov 16
Weather
Some routes may be impacted by weather.
Monday
Nov 17
Non-Strike day
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Tuesday
Nov 18
Non-Strike day
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Wednesday
Nov 19
Non-Strike day
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Thursday
Nov 20
Non-Strike day
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Friday
Nov 21
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Saturday
Nov 22
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UK Trains rail disruptions & other info
Nov 14 to Nov 16
Heavy rain closes railway between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple
Period:Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16
Operators:Great Western Railway
Related Information:Heavy rain has flooded the railway between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing the line running between these stations.
This means that services are unable to operate between these stations. Trains will either be cancelled in full, or revised to not run between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day on Sunday 16 November.
A visual disruption map video is now available.
Customer advice:
Limited rail replacement transport is in place. Taxis and coaches will shuttle between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple until further notice. These services will call at Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road, Eggesford and Umberleigh in both directions. Please see station staff for more information.
For any passengers at any intermediate stations, please use the help point and road transport will be arranged.
You may use your ticket, at no extra cost, on Stagecoach South West bus services on the following routes:
Route 5 between Exeter Central, Newton St Cyres and Crediton.
Route 5A between Exeter bus station, Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton, and Copplestone.
Route 5B between Exeter bus station and Barnstaple. (please note the journey time is approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes).
Route 5C between Exeter bus statio), Newton St Cyres, Crediton, Copplestone, Morchard Road, and Lapford.
Additional information:
Network Rail’s remote monitoring equipment detected water exceeding the threshold for closure at three bridges and viaducts, triggering an automatic closure of the Barnstaple branch line for the safety of all customers.
Network Rail will need to deploy specialist diving teams to inspect the affected structures once water levels recede before services can safely resume.
Great Western Railway will restore the service as soon as it is safe to do so but with heavy rain expected on Friday, the closure is likely to continue until Sunday at least.
Ticket and Refund Information
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Advance tickets
If you've booked with us and your train is cancelled or rescheduled, you can get a free refund online.
If trains are still running on strike days but you choose to cancel your journey, you may have to pay an administration fee. Watch for train change alerts in the TrainPal App.
If the system does not confirm changes to your train journey, please contact our customer support for assistance with your refund.
Flexible tickets
If your train is unaffected by the strike but you change your plans, you can reschedule your journey or cancel it(but may have to pay an administration fee).
FAQ
What information is available about the strikes?
Upcoming rail strikes have been announced, which will impact some train operators. From Friday, November 14 to Sunday, November 16.
How can i verify the status of my train?
You can check our Ticket Refunds & Changes page.
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