Disruption between Taunton and Castle Cary expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 17:46
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Last updated
Wednesday 08 July 2026 at 17:58
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Trains between Penzance / Newquay / Plymouth / Paignton and London Paddington
Description
A fire next to the track between Taunton and Castle Cary means fewer trains are able to run. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or diverted.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on CrossCountry services via any reasonable route.
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.
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