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Disruption between Warminster and Salisbury expected until 19:00  

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 14:45

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Last updated

Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 16:22

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Warminster / Salisbury, and between Westbury and Warminster and also between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour

South Western Railway between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Warminster and Salisbury means some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

What South Western Railway are doing about it:

Engineers have reset the signalling system which has been successful. Trains are able to now run at reduced speeds.

South Western Railway are in the process of requesting your tickets to be used on local buses whilst the reset of the signalling system takes place.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

  • Great Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids - Westbury - Salisbury

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

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.