Disruption between Chepstow and Cheltenham Spa expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

between Chepstow and Cheltenham Spa

Description

A safety inspection of the track at Gloucester means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Chepstow and Cheltenham Spa may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

CrossCountry customer advice:

Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service

• Transport for Wales services between Cardiff Central and Lydney

• Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway/Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester

Please note that these services may also be affected by this disruption.

Transport for Wales customer advice:

You can use the following local bus services to help you complete your journey, at no extra cost:

• Stagecoach Bus routes:

  • 94X between Gloucester and Cheltenham

  • 23 between Lydney and Gloucester

Pay as you go

If you're using pay as you go, don't forget to tap out if you abandon your journey or use an alternative service or mode of transport.

Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales live map.

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.