What's Going On
Due to a landslip between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury all lines are blocked. Train services running through these stations will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until the end of the day 10/12/23.
What We're Doing About It
On Monday 4 December, heavy rain and flooding caused a landslip at Crewkerne tunnel, blocking the line between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s.
Following an assessment on Tuesday 5 it was confirmed that the tunnel will be closed until Monday 11 December.
As a result, we are advising you not to attempt to travel between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s until Monday 11 December.
Service summaries for Friday 8, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 can be seen below:
Friday 8 December
There will be no service between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St David’s
A rail shuttle service will operate between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury
Due to safety checks following adverse weather. rail replacement bus services will only operate after 08:00 between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction
Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December
There will be no service between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St David’s
A rail shuttle service will operate between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury
Adverse weather is expected which is likely to affect rail replacement bus services between Salisbury and
Yeovil Junction
Monday 11 December
The line between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s is expected to re-open
Please do not attempt to travel between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s until Monday 11th December.
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey today.
Further Information
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see here for our compensation policy.
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see our Contact Us page for other ways to contact us.