Trains cancelled on Cornish branch line due to lanslip

It comes following heavy rain and as a thunderstorm warning remains in force for Cornwall

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 28th Jun 2021
Last updated 28th Jun 2021

Trains have been cancelled between Par and Newquay following a landslip.

Great Western Railway says the line is blocked and disruption is expected to last for the rest of the day (Monday 28th June).

Replacement buses are running instead in both directions until further notice.

It comes following a day of downpours on Sunday and as a thunderstorm warning remains in force across the Duchy.

Met Office issues thunderstorm warning for Cornwall with risk of lightning strikes and flooding

"Buses run instead of trains on Great Western Railway in both directions between Par and Newquay due to landslip."

Inrix Traffic and Travel

"The Newquay branch line is closed while Network Rail technicians investigate a suspected landslip near Luxulyan. Replacement coaches have been requested to run between Par and Newquay.

"Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Par and Newquay in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys. Replacement coaches have been requested to run between Par and Newquay. No ETA at present.

"First Kernow route 27: Truro (Bus Station) - St Austell (Station) - Bugle (The Square) - Roche (Victoria Road Travelodge), Transport for Cornwall route 85: Newquay (Bus Station), Truro (Bus Station), First Kernow route 87: Truro (Station) - Newquay (Bus Station), First Kernow route 91: Truro (Bus Station) - St Columb Road (Co-op) - Quintrell Downs (North Way) - Newquay and Transport for Cornwall route 93: Newquay (Bus Station), Truro (Bus Station) are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice."

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