Local News from Wednesday, August 26th, 2026
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Full-length platform access restored at Paignton station following devastating July fire
Network Rail and Great Western Railway (GWR) have confirmed that full-length access to Platform 2 at Paignton station has been restored, enabling the return of nine-carriage trains four days earlier than previously expected.
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