Disruption between Gloucester and Swindon expected until 10:45 

Route(s) affected

Between Cheltenham Spa and London Paddington

Description

A fire next to the track between Gloucester and Swindon means trains will run to a reduced speed towards Swindon. Trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 10:45.

Customer advice:

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

• Stagecoach Buses:

  • route 51: Swindon (Fleming Way), Cheltenham (Promenade)

  • route 62: Gloucester (Transport Hub), Stroud (Merrywalks), Stonehouse (Elgin Mall)

  • route 63: Gloucester (Transport Hub), Stroud (Merrywalks)

  • route 64: Gloucester (Transport Hub), Stonehouse (Elgin Mall), Stroud (Merrywalks)

  • route 65: Gloucester (Transport Hub), Stonehouse (Elgin Mall), Cam, Dursley, Stroud (Merrywalks)

  • route 882: Gloucester (Transport Hub), Kemble (Station)

  • route 66 / 166: Cheltenham (Promenade), Stroud (Merrywalks)

  • routes D and E: Cheltenham Spa (Station), Cheltenham (Chapel Walk)

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.