Train services in Devon affected by river flooding

Lines have reopened to allow services, but they face further disruption

Train services in Devon have been affected by flooding.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said on Monday morning its services between Plymouth and Totnes were affected after a river in South Brent, near Ivybridge, breached the railway after heavy rain.

Cross Country tweeted that its services were hit too.

GWR said lines were reopened after staff from track manager Network Rail assessed the area, but services faced disruption until 14:00 GMT.

Network Rail said no trains travelled between Totnes and Ivybridge during an overnight closure, with "most trains terminating at Exeter St Davids and Plymouth".

It confirmed that lines were reopened after water levels receded, but added that passengers were advised "to check before travelling as services through the area may still be subject to delays or cancellations".