Disruption at Bristol Temple Meads expected until 13:00
Service alteration details
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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