Trains canceled between Exeter and Bristol due to cows on the track

Train services between Exeter and Bristol have been canceled after cows ended up on the main line leading from the southwest to London. GWR said services are now expected to be interrupted until at least 10am today (Saturday June 1) while animals are moved.

Cattle are on the tracks between Taunton and Tiverton Parkway with all lines blocked. The incident means all services between Exeter St David’s and London Paddington, via Taunton, are cancelled.

Services between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St David’s, also via Taunton, are also cancelled. GWR warned: “Rail services between Exeter St David’s and London Paddington via Taunton and Reading may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

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“Train services between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St David’s via Taunton may be cancelled, delayed or revised.”

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10:24 a.m.William Telford

Trains to Cardiff are now affected

GWR said train services between Penzance and Cardiff Central via Taunton and Bristol Temple Meads may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

09:13William Telford

Lines reopen but disruptions persist

GWR said: “Following cattle on the railway line earlier today between Taunton and Tiverton Parkway, all lines are now open. Disruption is expected until midday.”

09:12William Telford

CrossCountry intervenes

GWR said CrossCountry is now carrying passengers traveling between Bristol and Exeter via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway train tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

09:10William Telford

Alternative arrangements for passengers

GWR said South Western Railway was carrying passengers between Exeter St Davids and London Waterloo via Salisbury in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway train tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
GWR also said the London Underground was carrying passengers between London Waterloo and London Paddington in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway train tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

07:54William Telford

GWR Statement

GWR said: “Due to livestock on the railway line between Taunton and Tiverton Parkway, all lines are blocked. Disruptions are expected until 10 a.m. on June 1. Impact :
Train services between Exeter St Davids and London Paddington via Taunton and Reading may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Train services between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids via Taunton may be cancelled, delayed or revised. »