Disruption between Swindon and Didcot Parkway expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 14 February 2026 at 08:14
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Last updated
Saturday 14 February 2026 at 10:18
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Carmarthen / Swansea / Exeter St Davids / Weston-super-Mare / Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and London Paddington
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Swindon and Didcot Parkway means some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, diverted or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer advice:
If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
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.