Disruption after 'trespass incident' on railway line between St Austell and Truro
Passengers are facing delays
Last updated 5th Feb 2021
There is disruption on the main railway line in Cornwall following a 'trespass incident' between St Austell and Truro.
Inrix Traffic and Travel is reporting that there are delays of up to 45 minutes on Great Western Railway services.
Tickets are being accepted on local bus routes.
National Rail says there may continued disruption on the line until around 1.30pm on Friday afternoon.
"All lines have now reopened through St Austell following trespassers on the railway.
"Trains running through this station may still be cancelled or delayed as normal service resumes.
"Disruption was expected until 13:30."
National Rail
"Delays of up to 45 minutes on Great Western Railway between St Austell and Truro due to a trespass incident earlier. Tickets being accepted on local bus routes.
"All lines have reopened and services are returning to normal however some trains may still be delayed."
Inrix Traffic and Travel
British Transport Police say a man has been arrested.
“British Transport Police were called to the line in the St Austell area at 9.23am today (5/2/21) following reports of a trespasser on the tracks.
"Officers attended and a man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing the railway.”
British Transport Police