A new railway station and transport hub has officially opened in Devon.

The £18m Okehampton interchange provides an extra stop between the town’s station and Crediton on the Dartmoor Line.

The aim of the interchange is to make it easier for people to travel to Exeter and beyond, with its close proximity to the A30 and a a 200 space car park, costing people £2 to park all day.

A ceremony was held on Friday ahead of the official launch of passenger services on Saturday, where central Devon MP Sir Mel Stride, councillors and rail representatives attended, saying it was a “proud moment” for everyone who had worked hard to deliver the project.