Okehampton Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a social media video entitled “Visit Okehampton – home to Devon’s newest station”.The video forms part of the BID’s wider “Take the train to Oke” project, funded through the GWR’s Customer and Community Improvement Fund.The More ➔ “Okehampton BID launches rail video to promote the town”
Great Western Railway (GWR) has launched Beyond the Journey, a four-part behind-the-scenes video series that takes viewers inside the split-second calls, high-pressure moments and unseen graft that keep one of Britain’s busiest railways moving, told entirely through the eyes of the colleagues who make it happen.The More ➔ “Mini-documentary about station opening”
From today (30 August 2026), buses now serve both Okehampton stations. The 118 bus calls at Okehampton Interchange timed with train arrivals and departures, connecting the station with Okehampton town centre, Lydford and Tavistock. Meanwhile the existing Okehampton station is served by bus 306 (Launceston), 6 (Bude), 317 (Bideford) and 66 (Exeter). More ➔ “Buses now serve both Okehampton stations”
A major milestone for West Devon was marked today with the official opening of Okehampton Interchange station, ahead of passenger services starting tomorrow (Saturday 1 August).Senior representatives from Network Rail, Great Western Railway (GWR), Devon County Council and West Devon Borough Council came together to mark the historic occasion, including Joanna Grew, Route Strategy Director for Network Rail and GWR, Cllr Jacqi Hodgson, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Biodiversity for Devon County Council & Julian Brazil, leader of Devon County Council; and Cllr Mandy Ewings, leader of West Devon Borough Council.Okehampton More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange station officially opens”
Partners made a visit to Okehampton Interchange this week to see the latest progress in advance of the station’s opening this summer.The interchange will provide easy access to those who are walking, cycling, or using local bus services with a train service to link West Devon and the surrounding areas to Exeter and beyond.More More ➔ “Site visit to Okehampton Interchange”
A new billboard to promote Okehampton Interchange station went up on East Street on the edge of the town centre today to promote the town’s second station, which opens this summer.When the opening date is confirmed this will be added to the billboard.The More ➔ “New billboard to promote Okehampton Interchange”
Okehampton Interchange, the newest station in the region, is a big step closer to welcoming passengers after a major stage of construction was completed. The lift shaft, footbridge span and staircase have all been lifted into place, with the station now beginning to take shape. More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange taking shape with lift shaft and footbridge installed”
Network Rail has released new aerial photos showing the first six months of progress on Okehampton Interchange station, which is set to open in 2026.The station will be the newest addition to the Dartmoor Line, connecting West Devon, Torridge and North Cornwall with Exeter and beyond. More ➔ “Okehampton Interchange taking shape after six months of progress”
The next stage of work at Okehampton Interchange has been completed by Network Rail.25 bored piles were driven 12 metres into the ground to support the new platform, bridge and lift. Most of the work took place overnight with no disruption to trains.Preparation More ➔ “Next stage completed at Okehampton Interchange”