A fire broke out underneath the carriage of a passenger train at Newton Abbot on Sunday afternoon.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent five fire engines to the scene at 14:36 GMT and crews found a small fire which involved “over-heated wheel assemblies”.
The service said 30 passengers and railway staff had been helped to safety.
A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said the line between Plymouth and Exeter had been blocked by “a broken down train” and replacement buses were running.
The spokesperson apologised for the disruption and advised customers to travel at another time if possible.
They said tickets bought for travel on Sunday could be used on Monday. (BBC)
