Construction of New Station begins on the Dartmoor Line
A new station begins construction near Okehampton
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Devon railway line reopens after points failure
UPDATE: Trains are now running normally again A points failure at Exeter St Davids has blocked all lines, and is causing major disruption across the…
Network Rail plants 21,000 trees and shrubs near Dartmoor Line
As part of an initiative to promote the growth of native species of flora and fauna, Hazel, hawthorn, oak, silver birch, mountain ash and honeysuckle …
Devon railway station lines up another award
Okehampton station won the Community category at the National Railway Heritage Awards, on the back of winning the Small Station of the Year in Septemb…
New Okehampton station plans take a step forward
Plans to open a £15m new station named West Devon Transport Hub on the Dartmoor Line to the east of Okehampton have moved forward.
Celebrations as Devon line records 550,000 passengers since reopening
A special celebration was held at Okehampton station on 20 November to mark the second anniversary since the Dartmoor Line was reopened.
Three First Group companies are winners at National Rail Awards
Three First Group railway companies won awards at this year’s National Rail Awards and were highly commended in several other categories
Exeter welcomes model railway exhibition this weekend
The Exe Model Railway Society’s 2023 Model Railway Exhibition takes place this weekend in Exeter, Devon.
Transport Secretary to open Dawlish sea wall and new Exeter Station
On 3rd July, Transport Secretary Mark Harper is visiting Devon to view the new Dawlish sea wall and open the new railway station at Marsh Barton.
Railcard for Devon and Cornwall residents goes digital
Local residents aged 16+ can now purchase the Devon and Cornwall railcard, download it to their phone and use it to obtain discounts.