Disruption between Swindon and Bath Spa / Westbury expected until 16:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 13:28
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Last updated
Saturday 22 August 2026 at 13:55
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Weston-Super-Mare / Taunton / Torquay, between Oxford and Bristol Temple Meads, and also between Swindon and Westbury
Description
A fault with the signalling system in the Chippenham area means that some lines are blocked. As a result trains running between Swindon and Bath Spa / Westbury may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 16:00.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
Fare saver X31 between Chippenham (bus station) and Bath Spa (bus station)
49 between Swindon (bus station), Trowbridge (Town Bridge)
55 between Swindon (bus station), Chippenham (station)
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.
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