This work will see the replacement of older-style signals and equipment with brand-new, digital technology. For this work to be done, the Cornish Main Line will be temporarily closed in phases between Tuesday 27 February and Sunday 10 March with buses replacing trains on various routes in the county. We’ll also have ticket acceptance in place on certain local bus routes. Specific details can be found at https://www.gwr.com/travel-information/travel-updates/planned-engineering/cornwall. 

In Devon, the line between Totnes and Plymouth will be closed from Saturday 16 March to Friday 22 March. This will extend to Exeter St Davids over the weekend of 17/18 March as well as after 2140 on most weeknights. Rail replacement road transport will operate between affected stations. We will also run non-stop buses between Tiverton Parkway and Plymouth throughout the week. For more information please visit www.gwr.com/upgrade. 

The Night Riviera sleeper service will continue to be affected during both sets of work – more information is available on our dedicated webpage at https://www.gwr.com/travelling-with-us/night-riviera-sleeper. 

Online journey planners have been updated and we’ll also be letting customers know through onboard and station announcements, station posters, and traditional and social media.

We'd be grateful if you could share our media release, which you can find here, with your network. Please do let us know if you have any further questions.

Best wishes

Tom & Heledd

Thomas Lydon | Public Affairs Manager | Great Western Railway
E: Thomas.Lydon@GWR.com | M: 07912 299269