Power cut disrupts trains across the West

A power failure earlier this morning has caused a signalling systems failure between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

Great Western Railway says that this evening there will be a very limited train service between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham and Bath Spa and also between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads.

• List of affected stations

Great Western Railway is advising passengers not to travel after a power failure earlier this morning caused a signalling systems failure between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

Train services are being disrupted with no direct train service between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham and Bath Spa.

It's the same story between Westbury and Bristol Temple Meads.

Queuing systems are in place and journey times will be extended from following stations:

• Chippenham
• Bath Spa
• Oldfield Park
• Keynsham
• Freshford
• Avoncliff
• Bradford-on-Avon
• Trowbridge (for travel to Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads only)

Trains aren't currently able to run between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads after a power cut.

Trains will be diverted if possible but passengers from Swindon or Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads are advised not to travel if it's not urgent.

Tickets are being accepted on First Buses and CrossCountry services.