Train services through Cornwall may be cancelled after a vehicle struck a train bridge. Train services between Par and Newquay may be cancelled or delayed after a bridge between Roche and St Columb Road was struck this afternoon (July 31).
National Rail said disruption is expected until around 3.30pm. Train tickets for these journeys may be used on alternate bus services with Go Cornwall.
The railway company said: " A vehicle striking a bridge between Roche and St Columb Road means that the line is blocked.
"As a result trains between Par and Newquay may be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 15:30."
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Road closed both ways
Inrix says: "B3274 in both directions closed due to bridge struck by vehicle at Roche Cross. Traffic is coping well."
GWR latest
Travel Update - 31/07
— GWR (@GWRHelp) July 31, 2024
Following a lorry colliding with a bridge between Roche and St Columb Road the line will be reopened shortly.
Train services between Par and Newquay are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected… https://t.co/z1OEDEAWQj
Rail replacement buses until 5pm
UPDATE: Buses replace trains between Par and #Newquay until approximately 17:00
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) July 31, 2024
Trains suspended and road blocked
The latest update from Inrix says: "Service suspended on Great Western Railway between Par and Newquay due to road vehicle hitting a bridge."
It adds: "B3274 in both directions blocked due to bridge struck by vehicle at Roche Cross. Traffic is coping well."
Affected routes
Between Penzance / Par and Newquay, and between Newquay and London Paddington
'Service suspended'
Traffic monitor Inirx reports: "Service suspended on Great Western Railway between Par and Newquay due to road vehicle hitting a bridge."
National Rail customer advice
Customer advice:
You may use your ticket onboard the following Go Cornwall routes at no extra cost:
21 between St Austell, St Columb Road, Quintrell Downs and Newquay
25 between St Austell, Par, Quintrell Downs and Newquay
Lorry overturned
Great Western Railway said:
A lorry has overturned under a railway bridge between Roche and St Columb Road. The lorry driver is uninjured but the bridge requires an examination for any damage before we can run trains over it. Network Rail have specialist staff on site who are doing this.
