Trains travelling in direction of Bristol from London have been delayed and altered attributable to points on the railways. Football fans travelled of their hundreds to the capital at the moment as Bristol City performed out a 1-1 draw in opposition to West Ham United within the FA Cup third spherical.
Some trains have been held this morning (Sunday, January 7) between Reading and London Paddington attributable to broken overhead traces. A passenger heading to the City sport informed Bristol Live at 10am: “Loads of issues on trains this morning into London. I’m being held at Westbury.”
Great Western Railway (GWR) has since confirmed that the problem has now been fastened, however Bristol passengers face delays elsewhere attributable to ongoing flooding. The line between Bristol Parkway and Swindon stays closed attributable to flooding – providers are being rerouted and substitute buses are in operation.
Trains between Westbury and Reading are additionally affected attributable to flooding as injury to some lineside parts has been discovered, that means fewer trains are operating. GWR are advising individuals to check their journey.
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15:51Key Event
Disruption continues into night
According to GWR’s train checker, there may be nonetheless disruption between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, as a substitute bus service is in operation.
Disruption is anticipated for the remainder of the day for providers between Westbury and Reading.
12:34Key Event
Reading to London Paddington line reopened
12:31Alex Driscoll
Journey took three hours from Bristol
Bristol Live‘s James Piercy boarded the train at 8:58 from Bristol Parkway to cowl the match. He arrives three hours later and 45 minutes late. He was diverted by way of Westbury, Hungerford and Newbury earlier than reaching Reading and London Paddington.
11:59Alex Driscoll
Coaches arrive from Bristol for match
Coaches arriving from Bristol have began to reach on the floor.
11:41Alex Driscoll
Services between Reading and London Paddington slowly return to regular
11:07Key Event
Trains from Westbury to Reading affected by flooding
Fewer trains are operating between Westbury and Reading and 60 minute delays are anticipated.
11:03Alex Driscoll
Bristol Parkway trains diverted via Westbury and Hungerford
Trains leaving Parkway to London are diverted via Westbury, Pewsey and Hungerford.
10:44Alex Driscoll
Reading to London Paddington to expertise some delays
Earlier disruption between Reading and London Paddington has since been cleared nonetheless GWR say there’ll nonetheless be some delays.
10:36Key Event
Train disruption anticipated all day
No trains are operating between Bristol Parkway and Swindon at the moment attributable to flooding. Replacement bus providers are in operation.