Flooding at Newbury Station causes train cancellations and delays

All Great Western Railway (GWR) train services are expected to be cancelled or disrupted all day today (Friday).

Flooding has closed several routes including at Newbury.

Other flooding sites are Chipping Sodbury, Castle Cary, Southampton Central, Romsey, Lydney, Looe Branch and Aldermaston.

GWR said: “We apologise for the disruption to your journey today.

“We are currently experiencing significant disruption on the network and customers are advised to please check your journey before you travel.

“Disruption is expected until the end of the day and you may not be able to complete your journey.

“If possible, please return in your direction of travel and make alternative arrangements.

“Please keep receipts for future reimbursement.”

GWR and Elizabeth Line services will continue to operate between Paddington and Reading.

GWR said: “Customers should check their journey before travel, as we expect further disruption to services from the severe weather forecast throughout the day.

“Tickets for travel today will be valid tomorrow.

“Customers affected are likely to be entitled to compensation.”