A rail line in Devon has been closed due to flooding after heavy rain.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said services between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple have been cancelled and the disruption was expected to last until Tuesday.

The closure follows additional suspensions affecting the line between Crediton and Barnstaple last week, again caused by flooding.

GWR said Network Rail detected water levels exceeding its threshold for triggering an automatic closure of three bridges and viaducts for the “safety of all customers”.

GWR said: “The safety of customers is our top priority and we will restore the service as soon as it is safe to do so.

“Rail replacement transport is in operation today and will be in place on Monday.”

Services from Exeter St Davids and Exeter Central to Okehampton are running, the company added.

It apologised for the disruption and urged passengers to only travel if necessary.