Disruption on GWR trains in the west due to flooding

GWR apologised for the disruption to services

Rail journeys in the west of England continue to be disrupted due to flooding.

Great Western Railway (GWR) said all lines between Bedwyn and Westbury are closed due to heavy rain flooding the track, causing cancellations and delays.

The line towards Chippenham from Swindon is also closed and disruption is expected until 18:00 GMT Thursday.

The line between Reading and Taunton is no longer blocked.

There are also delays due to signal failures.

'Working on faults'

GWR said due to heavy flooding "we need to reutilise the Melksham line for other purposes".

"As a result trains between Westbury and Swindon via Melksham are suspended until further notice."

It added: "Customers travelling between Westbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham and Swindon can use our trains towards Cardiff Central and Gloucester, changing at Bath Spa for onward connections.

"Road transport is in place for customers travelling to and from Melksham".

The operator said Network Rail was "working to rectify the faults", adding: "We are sorry for the delay to your journey today."

The disruption between Swindon and Chippenham has also led to some cancellations on the route between Bristol Temple meads and London Paddington.