THE train line between Exeter St Davids and Plymouth has reopened after police dealt with an incident of trespass.

‘As service returns to normal, trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or cancelled’ Network Rail said.

Disruption is expected until at least 7pm today, Wednesday, May 21.

Police had been dealing with an incident of trespass at Dawlish.

Earlier today, a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘Officers are currently at Dawlish Railway Station following a concern for the welfare of a male.

‘The incident is ongoing’.

The Mid-Devon Advertiser have contacted the British Transport Police for clarity regarding the situation.

A rail replacement bus service has been put in place between Exter St Davids and Plymouth.

Tickets will be accepted on the following routes at no extra cost: CrossCountry via any reasonable route or Stagecoach Buses on routes: GOLD - Paignton (Bus Station), Totnes (Station), lvybridge, Plymouth (Royal Parade) and 12 - Newton Abbot (Station), Torre (Station), Torquay (Grand Hotel), Paignton (Bus Station)