Lines reopened: disruption between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction expected until 09:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 08 July 2025 at 04:43
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Last updated
Tuesday 08 July 2025 at 07:33
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Portsmouth Harbour / Exeter St Davids / Taunton / Westbury / Frome / Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central, between Bristol Parkway and Carmarthen, between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen, and between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction
Description
Lines have reopened following an overnight fire next to the track in the Pilning area. However, trains running between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction must do so at a reduced speed and may still be cancelled or revised whilst service recovers.
Disruption is expected until 09:00.
Customer advice:
As trains are still running, you should travel as normal and catch your intended train. If you miss a connection as a result of being delayed, your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost, on the next available train.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.