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Disruption at Bristol Temple Meads expected until 13:00  

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Incident reported: Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:18

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Last updated

Friday 17 July 2026 at 11:58

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Penzance, and between Glasgow Central / Newcastle / Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth, and also between Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads / Paignton

All Great Western Railway services at Bristol Temple Meads

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Bristol Temple Meads means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains at this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Additional Information:

Signalling issues at Bristol Temple Meads has resulted in a slight reduction in service. Not all platforms are currently available.

The following amendments are in place:

  • Trains between Severn Beach and Bristol Temple Meads have been reduced to an hourly service

  • Trains between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads have been cancelled

You may use your ticket on the following First Bus routes at no extra cost:

  • 1 / 2 between Clifton Down and Bristol (Temple Meads)

  • 3 between St Andrews Road, Avonmouth, Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Clifton Down and Bristol (Wine Street)

  • 4 between Shirehampton, Sea Mills, Clifton Down and Bristol (centre)

  • 72 between Filton, Redland and Bristol (Temple Meads)

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.

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