GWR has advised that the Exeter to Okehampton railway line remains closed today, Wednesday, due to ongoing work on the line following Storm Bert disruption.

The Dartmoor Line is now expected to open at some point on Thursday, November 28.

Work to inspect the bridges along the route has been undertaken according to the GWR website but further work is needed before the railway can be reopened. Network Rail is meeting today (Wednesday, November 27) to discuss the ongoing disruption on the line.

The taxi shuttle service will be continue between Exeter St David's and Okehampton, in both directions, running at the times on the train timetable. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Passengers are advised that taxis will pick up from in front of the station; and to check that taxis picking up are working on behalf of GWR before using. No taxi should ask for payment.

The taxis will run direct between Exeter St David's and Okehampton, not calling at Newton St Cyres or Crediton, in either direction.

Passengers can also use their tickets at no extra cost on Stagecoach services on the following routes. Show ticket to the driver.

Route 5A between Exeter (Bus Station), Newton St Cyres (Belluno), Crediton (Station), Copplestone and Okehampton.

Route 6A between Exeter (St David’s), Exeter St Thomas (Cowick Street) and Okehampton (West Street).

Please check the Stagecoach website for bus times and bus stop location information.

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “Our teams have been working all day to reopen the Okehampton and Barnstaple lines, including dive teams that have inspected a bridge under water. While the bridge has now been assessed as safe to run trains, we need to inspect the rest of the line to make sure that any downed trees are cleared and that there are no other issues. The lines will remain closed today while these inspections are carried out.”