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Wednesday 26 Nov 2025

Passengers travelling to Looe to be affected by tree maintenance work

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Wales & Western: Western

| Wales & Western

Passengers in Cornwall are asked to check their journeys between Liskeard and Looe ahead of a major tree maintenance project by Network Rail.

Work takes place from Monday 8 to Friday 19 December to cut back trees and shrubs to keep the branch line safe. Managing the trees and plants alongside the railway is essential for the safety of passengers and railway workers.

It means buses will replace trains between Liskeard and Looe during the work. Trains on the Cornish main line from Plymouth to Penzance are not affected.

Replacement buses will run between Liskeard, St Keyne village, Duloe village, Sandplace and Looe. Buses will not stop at Coombe Junction Halt and passengers here should contact GWR for taxis.

Further work affecting trains on the Looe Valley Line is also planned from Monday 23 February to Friday 6 March.

Chris O'Connell, Network Rail portfolio manager, said: "Trees and bushes can damage trains or block the driver's view, so it's vital to keep the railway clear.

"We're sorry for the disruption but our work will keep trains running safely and reliably."

Sharon Holloway, GWR station manager for Plymouth and East Cornwall, said: "This investment forms part of a wider rail improvement programme to ensure the ongoing reliability of a key leisure route for the region.

“Buses will replace all train services between Liskeard and Looe – some running non-stop and some stopping at St Keyne, Duloe and Sandplace.

“Taxis can also be provided for those customers wishing to travel between Liskeard and Coombe Junction Halt.

“It’s important customers are aware these alternative travel arrangements will make their journey times longer, so please plan ahead.”