Trains disrupted from Bristol after vehicle hits bridge

Trainlines between Bristol Temple Meads[1] and Bath Spa stations were cancelled after a vehicle hit a bridge this afternoon (June 14). Trains between the two stations were delayed, revised or cancelled this afternoon, passengers were warned.

In a service update, National Rail told passengers disruption is expected until 3.45pm today (June 14). The bridge struck was in Whitby Road which was also closed for a time. By 2.30pm both road and rail services had returned to normal.

Great Western Rail told passengers "all lines are blocked" between the stations.

Scroll below to see how we reported travel disruption in our live blog.

References

  1. ^ Bristol Temple Meads (www.bristolpost.co.uk)