Train cancellations and delays after earlier signalling failure through Newbury

Disruption is continuing on the trains through Newbury this morning (Friday), writes Jemima Kerr.

The lines have just reopened having been shut all morning due to a fault with the signalling system.

A GWR train through West Berkshire

All lines had been blocked meaning train services were cancelled or delayed.

Disruption is expected to continue for several hours still.

GWR have said: “We’re sorry for the delay to your journey”.

They also said that tickets will be accepted on Jet Black 1 buses between Newbury and Reading and that taxis are being sourced between Bedwyn/Newbury to Reading.

Passengers to Glastonbury have been told to go to Bath Spa and change for a train to Castle Cary.

There is also currently disruption between Didcot Parkway and Reading and also Reading and Basingstoke.