Disruption between Newport (South Wales) and Gloucester expected until 17:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 14:09
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Last updated
Wednesday 21 October 2026 at 14:44
Train operators affected
- CrossCountry
- Transport for Wales
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Nottingham
Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa
Description
A tree on the railway at Chepstow means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Newport (South Wales) and Gloucester may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 17:00.
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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.
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