Lines reopened: disruption between Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads / Frome / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Exmouth / Paignton / Portsmouth Harbour, and between Swansea and London Paddington, and also between Carmarthen and Bristol Parkway / London Paddington

Description

Following an obstruction on the track between Severn Tunnel Junction and Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day

Additional Information:

Trains may divert via Lydney and will therefore not call at Patchway or Bristol Parkway.

Customer advice:

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, with the following operators, in both directions on the following:

• CrossCountry between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Newport (South Wales) / Cardiff Central

• Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Newport (South Wales) / Cardiff Central

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run, more information will follow when confirmed.

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 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.