Dawlish: Person hit by train, all lines closed between Exeter and Newton Abbot - GWR

A person has been hit by a train between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot, according to Great Western Railway.

All lines are currently closed and disruption is expected until 7pm today (Tuesday 2 November).

Train services through these stations 'may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised'.

Bus alternatives

GWR customers can reportedly use the following bus services until further notice:

Stagecoach bus route B: Exeter St Thomas (Riverside Leisure Centre) Exeter (High Street) St James Park (Pennsylvania Road)

Stagecoach bus route 2: Newton Abbot (Sherborne Rd) - Teignmouth - Dawlish (Green) - Starcross (Station) - Exeter (Bus Station)

Stagecoach bus route 12: Newton Abbot (Station) - Torre (Station) - Torquay (Grand Hotel) - Paignton (Bus Station)

Stagecoach bus route 22: Dawlish Warren - Dawlish (The Green) - Teignmouth - Torquay (Strand) - Paignton (Bus Station)

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