The line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway is blocked, affecting providers between London Paddington and Cardiff Central
Some train providers have been disrupted and cancelled due to heavy rain in a single day.
Due to flooding between Pewsey and Westbury, Great Western Railway stated providers between Reading and Taunton by way of Westbury could also be delayed or cancelled.
GWR additionally stated flooding was affecting different routes which might usually be used to divert providers.
Given the extent of disruption, GWR suggested passengers not to journey.
It stated: “Tickets for journeys today will be valid for travel on GWR services tomorrow.”
‘Essential journey solely’
If important, the rail operator stated these travelling between London, Reading and the West of England would give you the option to journey by way of Bristol Temple Meads however warned “these services are also disrupted” and possible to be “extremely busy”.
CrossCountry are additionally accepting GWR tickets between Bristol Temple Meads and Plymouth till additional discover.
The operator additionally says Network Rail employees on web site inspecting the flood water had suggested that the road was possible to stay closed for a while.
GWR stated it was “trying to source replacement road transport to serve intermediate stations between Reading and Taunton”.
‘Sorry for the delay’
Meanwhile, the railway line between Swindon and Chippenham which was blocked on Sunday due to flooding within the Dauntsey space, has since reopened.
GWR stated providers are nonetheless anticipated to be disrupted till round 18:00 GMT.
One line of two has additionally reopened between Swindon and Bristol Parkway after earlier flooding within the Alderton and Chipping Sodbury areas.
GWR stated in consequence trains between London Paddington and Cardiff Central by way of Bristol Parkway could also be delayed and disruption is anticipated till the tip of the day.
GWR stated: “We’re sorry for the delay to your journey.”
