No trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach expected until 05:00 Friday 11 July 

Route(s) affected

Between Bristol Temple Meads / Avonmouth and Severn Beach

Description

More trains than usual needing repairs means services has been suspended on the line between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach.

This is expected until 05:00 Friday 11 July.

Customer advice:

Several trains have been taken out of service this evening having broken down and no spares are currently available. As such the decision has been taken to suspend the Severn Beach service in Bristol for the rest of the day. Teams are currently arranging ticket acceptance on local buses, but this is not yet in place.

Customers boarding at stations along the route are advised to use the help points available to speak with someone, where Great Western Railway can arrange taxis.

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.