THE Newquay branch line is still closed due to fallen trees blown over during Storm Goretti on Thursday.

Network Rail staff have been busy clearing fallen trees and debris from the tracks using specialist equipment.

Huge trees and debris have been removed from the tracks (Picture: Network Rail Western)
Huge trees and debris have been removed from the tracks. (Picture: Network Rail Western)

The storm also caused power supply issues that affected the signalling system along the Newquay branch line. The branch line is expected to remain closed until at least the end of the day on Tuesday.

Huge trees have been blown onto the track (Picture: Network Rail Western)
Huge trees have been blown onto the track (Picture: Network Rail Western)

A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said: “We are really sorry for the impact that Storm Goretti continues to have on the Newquay branch line. A number of large trees came down which require some specialist equipment to safely remove them.

"We are working with Network Rail to have this done as quickly as possible, and in the mean time continue to provide replacement road transport."

The fallen trees have made the route impassable (Picture: Network Rail Western)
The fallen trees have made the route impassable (Picture: Network Rail Western)

A spokesperson fort Network Rail added: “Storm Goretti left its mark on the railway in Cornwall last week.

“Our engineers are working to clear a large tree from the tracks, and we’re working with GWR to get trains back up and running between Newquay and Par as soon as we can.

“Rail replacement services are in place for the rest of today, so please make sure to allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel.”