Okehampton and Barnstaple services, bustituted 19 to 27 Feb 2022 beyond Crediton

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Okehampton and Barnstaple services, bustituted 19 to 27 Feb 2022 beyond Crediton

« on: February 04, 2022, 07:30:50 »

From Devon Live

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Buses are to replace Dartmoor trains later this month as Network Rail completes important repairs to Yeoford bridge in Penstone.

Train services between Crediton and Okehampton, and Crediton and Barnstaple, will be replaced by buses from February 19 to 27 whilst critical repairs take place in order to help maintain and improve the reliability of the bridge and stretch of railway.


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Re: Okehampton and Barnstaple services, bustituted 19 to 27 Feb 2022 beyond Crediton

« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2022, 09:04:48 »

They are also using the time to increase line speed between Crediton and Coleford Junction.

Track has also been upgraded between Paignton and Torquay in the January and February weekend closures.


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Re: Okehampton and Barnstaple services, bustituted 19 to 27 Feb 2022 beyond Crediton

« Reply #2 on: February 07, 2022, 19:55:07 »

From GWR^▸

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Monday 24 April to Monday 9 May

Track renewals and structures work will be taking place along the Dartmoor Line to Okehampton to support the start of hourly services in the summer

Buses will replace trains between Crediton and Okehampton
Trains will continue to run between Exeter and Crediton


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Re: Okehampton and Barnstaple services, bustituted 19 to 27 Feb 2022 beyond Crediton

« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2022, 07:36:53 »

Could an express/s bus services be provided from Tiverton to Barnstaple?

as I presume thats where most passengers are heading for if arriving from a Northerly direction.


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