West Country Cowley Bridge

The main railway line between Taunton and Exeter has finally reopened. The junction at Cowley Bridge had been closed by flood damage.

The main train line between Exeter and Taunton has finally reopened. The junction at Cowley Bridge had been closed because of flood damage.

Network Rail says the Exeter to Taunton line, which had been hit by flooding at Cowley Bridge, will re-open at noon tomorrow, 18 hours earlier than anticipated. Train operators Cross Country and First Great Western have been advised that both up and down main lines will be available.