Update: The lines have now reopened and trains are running at a reduced speed.
https://twitter.com/GWRHelp/status/1012255893587623941
There are delays on the trains this morning following an incident near Dawlish this morning, Thursday 28th June.
The lines are blocked between Exeter and Newton Abbot.
It is reported that passengers are being told there has been a fatality.
We are currently dealing with an incident at #Dawlish meaning all lines are currently blocked.
Services through #Dawlish may be delayed, cancelled or revised.
Please check @nationalrailenq for journey information.
Thank you for your patience whilst we deal with this incident. pic.twitter.com/D9DZMc796T
— BTP Devon & Cornwall (@BTPDevonCorn) June 28, 2018
British Transport Police are still at the scene have said they are working to have the line reopen as quickly as possible.
UPDATE: We’re still on scene at #Dawlish and are working to reopen the line as quickly as possible.
Please check @nationalrailenq for travel information.
Thank you for your continued patience whilst we deal with this incident. pic.twitter.com/d9eDMIhGn8
— BTP Devon & Cornwall (@BTPDevonCorn) June 28, 2018
Updates as information becomes available.
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