Major rail disruption at Exeter St Davids

It's as urgent track repairs are carried out

Author: Jon BurkePublished 13th Nov 2026

There's disruption to train lines at Exeter St Davids, due to ongoing track repairs.

Train operators affected

CrossCountry

Great Western Railway

South Western Railway

Routes affected

CrossCountry between Plymouth and Derby / Leeds / York / Newcastle / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Aberdeen and also between Paignton and Manchester Piccadilly

Great Western Railway between Penzance and Exeter St Davids / London Paddington and between Paignton and Exmouth / London Paddington and between Exeter Central and Barnstaple / Okehampton and also between Exeter St Davids and Cardiff Central

South Western Railway between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo

Urgent repairs to the track, at Exeter St Davids, means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains will be cancelled in full, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised to complete only part of their journey.

Major disruption is expected until midday.

There are a number of different options available to help you complete your journey.

You'll find advice here: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/exeter-st-davids-20261113/

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