Due to a fault with the signalling system between Chepstow (CPW) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM):
Services will be delayed by up to 25 minutes.
Services may be cancelled in both directions between Gloucester (GCR) and Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
We expect the incident to last until 15:30 and disruption to services is expected from 09:00 until 17:30.
What's Happened?
We have been made aware of a signalling problem at Gloucester.
For safety, train services will be running more slowly than normal through the area, with residual delays of around 25 minutes to be expected.
Our colleagues at Network Rail are aware of the problem and Technicians are currently en route to the affected
signalling.
We will publish more information here, once we have received an update from the infrastructure technicians.
Please check back shortly. We apologise for the disruption caused to your journey.
Your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes to help you complete your journey, with the Train Operating Companies listed below at no extra cost:
- CrossCountry services between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa in both directions
- GWR services between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa in both directions
These arrangements are in place until 15:00
Further Information
If one of our trains is delayed or cancelled and you arrive at your destination station more than 15 minutes later than scheduled, you can claim compensation through 'Delay Repay'. Delay Repay | TfW
For more information on what causes delays on the railway, visit Network Rail’s Delays Explained website.
Check services running in the area using the Transport for Wales Live Map or plan your journey and purchase tickets for any service, not just TfW at www.tfw.wales.
Services from other operators and on other parts of the network may also be disrupted. Check your journey at www.tfw.wales.
If you decide not to travel because of this disruption and your ticket is unused, you can obtain a fee free refund from wherever you purchased your ticket.