Disruption between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 03:54
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Last updated
Wednesday 12 November 2025 at 08:36
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry services between Edinburgh / Manchester Piccadilly / Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads, between Dundee / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Leeds / Derby and Plymouth, and also between Birmingham New Street and Paignton
Great Western Railway services between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads, and also between Gloucester and Westbury / Frome / Exeter St Davids / Weymouth
Description
A speed restriction over defective track between Bristol Parkway and Gloucester means trains towards Gloucester have to run at a reduced speed. As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or diverted.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
CrossCountry customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcestershire Parkway.
Great Western Railway customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on CrossCountry services between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcestershire Parkway.
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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.