Disruption between Newport (South Wales) and Gloucester expected until 22:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 21 December 2025 at 18:15
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Last updated
Sunday 21 December 2025 at 19:19
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Leicester / Nottingham
Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Newport (South Wales) and Gloucester means that trains have to run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
Transport for Wales customer advice:
You may use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway, and also between Bristol Parkway and Cheltenham Spa.
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.