Upgrades to affect all trains to and from Cornwall

Services west of Plymouth will be affected by the work

Planned Network Rail upgrades will mean trains to and from Cornwall will be replaced with bus services for five days.

The railway operator plans to upgrade track in the Devonport area of Plymouth from Monday 2 December to Friday 6 December.

During these dates, trains will still run between Plymouth and London, Cardiff or the north, but replacement buses will run west of Plymouth, it said.

Portfolio Manager Mark Morrison, said: "We’re grateful for people’s patience during this period, while we work on the railway. Passengers are advised to check before travelling as alternative transport will be available."

"It’s vital that these renewals and repairs are completed as they’re essential maintenance to ensure the continued safe and reliable running of train services for years to come," said Mr Morrison.

• No train services will operate between Plymouth and Liskeard/Gunnislake

• Replacement buses are planned to run between Plymouth and St Austell, Liskeard or Gunnislake

• Valid rail tickets will be accepted on local buses in the Plymouth area

• Trains will still run between Liskeard and Penzance, as well as on Cornish branch lines

Lee Goodson, Great Western Railway's Station Manager for Plymouth and East Cornwall said: "Alternative travel arrangements will make journey times much longer, so please plan ahead.

"Buses will run between Plymouth and St Austell non-stop, between Plymouth and Liskeard stopping at all stations except Menheniot, plus between Liskeard and Menheniot.

"Other vehicles will be running between Plymouth and Calstock via Gunnislake, as well as between Plymouth and Bere Ferrers via Bere Alston.

“As an alternative, customers can also use their rail ticket to travel on the number 11 Go Ahead bus between Plymouth and Liskeard instead."