Animals on railway lines block train journeys from Swindon
WILDLIFE on the railway lines is stopping train journeys between Swindon and Bristol.
A Great Western Railway spokesman said: "Due to animals on the railway between Swindon, Bristol Parkway, and Chippenham, all lines are blocked.
"Services between London & South Wales will be diverted, running fast between Newport & Swindon. Customers for Bristol Parkway should travel to Bristol Temple Meads.
"Services between London & Bristol Temple Meads will be diverted, running fast between Reading & Bath Spa.
"If you hold a valid single, return, or weekly ticket, and are delayed by 15mins or more, visit http://gwr.com/delayrepay for compensation. Disruption is expected until 1pm."
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