Cancelled trains and crowded carriages expected after travel warning
Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced fewer trains will run on multiple routes across its network due to crew availability on Sunday, July 27.
Services between Westbury and Portsmouth or Weymouth are likely to be impacted by this disruption.
Some services are expected to be cancelled at short notice and those that run will be busier than usual.
Limited rail replacement services will run where possible to support trains along the route.
Other lines likely to be affected include between Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester, Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton, Reading and Gatwick, and Reading and Basingstoke.
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GWR advised passengers to check their journeys before travelling on Sunday.
A spokesperson added: 'We're sorry for the impact this will have on your journey.
'Because of the late-notice changes, and the complexity of updating timetable systems, journey planners will not show changes correctly before Sunday morning.
'If you have already bought tickets and choose not to travel you can claim a full refund at GWR.com/refunds (subject to the terms and conditions of the ticket type).
'Your comfort and safety are our priority. Please check live updates before setting off.'
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