Issue rectified between Taunton / Weston-super-Mare and Bristol Temple Meads: delays are expected until 15:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 12:34
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Last updated
Sunday 22 February 2026 at 13:03
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Exeter St Davids and Stockport / Leeds / Newcastle / Edinburgh
Great Western Railway between Exeter St Davids / Taunton and Cardiff Central, and also between Weston-super-Mare and Severn Beach / London Paddington
Description
The earlier faulty train in the Nailsea & Backwell area has now been moved clear of the line, allowing all lines running towards Bristol Temple Meads to reopen.
Until service recovers, trains running between Taunton / Weston-super-Mare and Bristol Temple Meads may still be delayed by up to 50 minutes.
This is expected until 15:00.
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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.