Firefighters tackle major blaze at Paignton railway station
There's significant disruption on the train network until early afternoon
Last updated 21st Jul 2026
Firefighters are tackling a major fire at Paignton railway station.
The incident is causing significant travel disruption with - train services cancelled and a number of road closures in the town centre.
The fire has led to a block on the Great Western Railway line, with services between Newton Abbot and Paignton cancelled or suspended.
Affected stations include Torre, Torquay, and Paignton.
GWR have advised disruption is expected to last until at least 14:00 today.
Residents near the station are being advised to keep windows and doors closed due to the smoke, and motorists are urged to avoid the area if possible.
You can check journeys at http://gwr.com/check for the latest updates.