Resolved: disruption at Cheltenham Spa expected until 14:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 09 February 2026 at 11:39
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Last updated
Monday 09 February 2026 at 13:30
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Glasgow Central and Plymouth, between Manchester Piccadilly and Bristol Temple Meads, and also between Nottingham and Cardiff Central
Great Western Railway between Worcester Foregate Street and Bristol Temple Meads, and also between Cheltenham Spa and London Paddington
Description
Lines have reopened and trains are returning to normal following a passenger being taken ill on a train at Cheltenham Spa earlier today.
As services recover, trains through Cheltenham Spa may continue to be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 14:00.
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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.