There are multiple weather warnings in place, with Storm Darragh's impact being felt across the West Country.

The latest Storm Darragh news for the South West 

A freight train crawls along the railway track through Old Sodbury, Wiltshire on the line between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, which has been heavily affected by flooding and caused major disruptions on the rail networks forcing Christmas travellers to take to the roads. (2012)

Go-op plans to operate return weekday and weekend services between several West Country towns.

New co-operatively owned trains to rival GWR in 2025 

There will no trains running between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads from October 28 to October 31.

Train services severely disrupted as work is carried out during half-term

The rodents boarded the train at Reading station which had been destined for Gatwick Airport on Wednesday morning. 

Train service cancelled after two stowaway squirrels 'refused to leave' 

Margaret Stone presented railway staff with a specially-made cake on her wedding day in 1959. This year, GWR gave her and her husband a cake.

Couple recreate wedding day picture on 65th anniversary

The incident happened in March on the the Paddington to Penzance Main line near Littlehempston

'Site safety' worker 'avoided being hit by train by two seconds' in near miss

GWR is blaming the lack of staff on engineering work, sickness and a lack of workers doing overtime because of England's Euros final match in Germany.

Passenger warning as England's Euros final leaves rail firm with staff shortage

The Severn Bridge and rail tunnel will close today for more than two weeks. It's whilst the road is resurfaced and new rail tracks are laid. 

Travellers to face disruption as Severn bridge and tunnel to shut

A freight train derailed at West Ealing just after 6am. It is having an impact on services between Reading and London, with some cancelled, delayed or revised. 

Passengers warned of disruption as train derailment affects GWR services 

It's thought to be the first wedding in the UK to be entirely held on a moving train.

Couple marry on GWR service after sharing first kiss on train

Network Rail says vital upgrade work will ensure the line remains viable for years to come.

Delay warning as Twyford to Henley-on-Thames line shuts for four days

It's hoped Reading's Green Park station near the football stadium will cut traffic congestion

Town's first new railway station in 120 years opens to passengers

It is because urgent repairs have been needed to a bridge.

Engineering works cause disruption to rail services in the Thames Valley

Passengers are being warned not to travel, as trade unions take industrial action at a number of train companies, including GWR.

The routes affected by train strikes in the South West 

The Severn Tunnel was temporarily closed on Wednesday evening following an incident in which passengers reported seeing "flames" from the windows.

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