Disruption between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford expected until 13:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 10:10
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Last updated
Sunday 11 October 2026 at 10:51
Train operators affected
- Great Western Railway
- West Midlands Railway
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Hereford
West Midlands Railway between Birmingham New Street and Hereford
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford means that fewer trains are able to run. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
London Northwestern Railway customer advice:
A bus shuttle service is in place between Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.
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