Freight train breakdown causes major disruption on GWR line
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 11:13 · Archive
A broken-down freight train near Kemble has forced the cancellation of all services between Gloucester and Swindon.
A freight train has broken down near Kemble, causing major disruption to GWR services between Gloucester and Swindon. GWR announced on Sunday morning (October 11) that all train services between the two stations will be cancelled or diverted as teams work to move the broken-down engine.
Passengers travelling from Gloucester to Swindon, Kemble, Stonehouse or Stroud have been affected by the disruption. GWR is arranging rail replacement buses to transport these passengers. Services in the opposite direction, from Swindon to Gloucester, are not affected by the incident.
GWR does not expect its services to return to normal until at least early Sunday afternoon. The rail operator advised passengers to expect heavy delays and significant travel disruption while the broken-down freight train is removed from the line.
How it is being reported
- Trains on key railway line cancelled after incidentGWR has announced there is major disruption to trains on its network.Wiltshire Times · 11 Oct, 10:29
- Trains on key railway line cancelled after incidentGWR has announced there is major disruption to trains on its network.Swindon Advertiser · 11 Oct, 10:29
- Trains on key railway line cancelled after incidentGWR has announced there is major disruption to trains on its network.Gazette & Herald · 11 Oct, 10:29
In this story: GWR · Gloucester · Swindon · Kemble · Stonehouse · Stroud
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