Lines have reopened: disruption between Gloucester and Newport (South Wales) expected until 19:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central

Description

Following flooding between Gloucester and Newport (South Wales) all lines have reopened. Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

CrossCountry are also disrupted by this incident.

Customer advice:

Buses are at Lydney and Gloucester shuttling back and forth with the potential for the buses to continue to Cardiff Central if necessary.

Transport for Wales have ticket acceptance with Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa via Bristol Parkway and CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa for their services which are being diverted via Severn Tunnel. Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.