Lines have reopened: disruption between Castle Cary and Westbury expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Weymouth / Frome and Gloucester, and also between Frome and Bristol temple Meads

South Western Railway between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury

Description

Lines have reopened following a safety inspection of the track between Castle Cary and Westbury. Trains are returning to normal but may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Great Western Railway customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, in both directions on the following local bus routes:

• Beeline route 24: Salisbury (Fisherton Street), Warminster (Market Place), Frome (Station Approach)

• South West Coaches route 667: Bruton (Station), Castle Cary (Station)

• First Bristol, Bath & West routes D2 and D2X: Bath (Bus Station), Frome (Market Place)

• Faresaver route X34: Chippenham (Bus station), Melksham (McDonalds), Trowbridge (Town Bridge), Frome (Market Place)

If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.

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.