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Train fire blocks Plymouth line, causing services to be cancelled or delayed

Train services near Plymouth are facing disruption this afternoon after a fire on a train blocked the railway line. Great Western Railway reported an incident just before 4pm on X, indicating that services might be cancelled or delayed. The disruption has been affecting trains since 3:10 PM on August 30 and is expected to continue until around 5:40 PM.

By BriefTea Editorial · 30 August 2026 at 19:15

Reported by Plymouth Live · How we write briefs

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