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Floods hit UK train services - 20 Jul 2007

(20 July 2007)

Train operators are warning pasengers not to travel because of torrential storms across England and Wales.
 
First Great Western has warned passengers not to travel by train, according to Sky News. Routes between Oxford, London Paddington and Bristol have been disrupted due to flooding across the south of England.

First Great Western spokesman Adrian Ruck, told Sky News: "We are advising people not to travel by train this afternoon and this evening."

Services affected include:

  • Oxford to Worcester
  • Reading to Gatwick
  • Reading to Newbury and Westbury
  • Didcot Parkway to Chippenham
  • Didcot Parkway to Bristol Parkway

Virgin Cross Country has suspended its services between Birmingham New Street and Gloucester.

Other train companies affected are Arriva Trains Wales, Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect, South West Trains, Southeastern, and Southern.

by Martin Couzins (About this Author)


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