Train passengers warned 'not to attempt to travel'

No trains will run between Westbury and Weymouth, or Swindon and Westbury on Sunday

Passengers are being warned "not to attempt to travel" on two train services due to staffing issues.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said there will be no trains running between Westbury and Weymouth and Swindon and Westbury on Sunday.

A reduced service will also be operating between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads.

The operator said on Saturday that the changes were due to "crew availability", and journey planners may not reflect the changes before the morning.

There will be no replacement bus service between Westbury and Weymouth, and "a very limited one" between Swindon and Westbury.

Fewer trains will run between Westbury and Bristol and are likely to be "extremely busy", with GWR advising people to "change their plans if possible and only travel if necessary".

Those who have already bought tickets between Westbury and Weymouth can travel on Saturday or Monday, or can claim a full refund, GWR said.

The train company also asked passengers to plan for high temperatures and to travel prepared, checking for updates and bringing a refillable water bottle.