Train fire at Newton Abbot 22 March
Sounds serious, multiple cancellations.
https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/newton-abbot-train-fire-live-10880177
It was the 11:48 from Penzance to Exeter St Davids.
Train is unable to be moved. Passengers being evacuated. No reports of any injuries.
Line likely to be closed until later this evening.
Train is just short of Newton Abbot West junction, so trains can still operate to/from Paignton.
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