Lines reopened: disruption between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton expected until 19:00
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Last updated
27 Jul 2024 at 16:51
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Dundee / Edinburgh and Penzance: between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / York / Leeds and Plymouth: between Manchester Piccadilly and Paignton
Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton / Plymouth / Penzance
Description
Lines have reopened between Weston-super-Mare and Taunton as the emergency services are now safely clear of the line. Trains running between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.
Disruption is expected until 19:00.
Customer advice
CrossCountry
You may use your ticket on Great Western Railway services via any reasonable route. Please note, Great Western Railway are also affected by this disruption.
Great Western Railway
You may use your ticket on CrossCountry services between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth. Please note, CrossCountry are also affected by this disruption.
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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.