A train line in Devon will be closed following the discovery of a large sinkhole in the aftermath of Storm Ingrid.
Great Western Railway (GWR) said it plans to close the route between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot from 19:00 GMT on Wednesday until 07:00 on Thursday.
It follows the discovery of a sinkhole measuring 8m (26ft) x 3.5m (11.5ft) near the railway between Dawlish and Teignmouth.
It comes as flooding, travel disruption and school closures caused by Storm Chandra continue on Wednesday, after the third named storm of the year lashed the region with heavy wind and rain on Tuesday.
GWR said its teams were “on the ground around the clock” to assess the impact of flooding from the storm before all train lines could reopen.
It said buses would run between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids, and Plymouth and Tiverton Parkway, during the closure.
Storm Ingrid lashed Devon and Cornwall on Saturday, followed by Storm Chandra on Tuesday which brought heavy rain and widespread flooding across the region, forcing the closure of several rail lines.
Network Rail and Great Western Railway said disruption would continue for several days and advised passengers to not attempt to travel on routes between Exeter St Davids to Barnstaple and Okehampton, Liskeard to Looe and Par to Newquay.
Services will continue to run between London and Exeter St Davids, and Newton Abbot and Penzance.
Buses will run between Newton Abbot and Exeter St Davids, and Plymouth and Tiverton Parkway.
Primary schools, Rockbeare, Ottery St Mary, Tipton St John and Honiton in Devon are also temporarily closed following the storms.
