From National Rail
Expected sea flooding the railway between Dovey Junction and Aberystwyth / Pwllheli means lines will be closed from approximately 09:00. As a result, no trains will be able to run between these stations.
We expect disruption to continue until 12:00.
From
GWR▸ Cancellations to services between Severn Beach and Clifton Down via Avonmouth
Due to flooding between Clifton Down and Avonmouth the line is blocked. Disruption is expected until 12:00 13/03.
Train services between Severn Beach and Clifton Down via Avonmouth will be cancelled or revised. Some stations between Avonmouth and Clifton Down will not be served.
GWR have also provided substantial customer advice - thank you
Apologies to customers wishing to use the Severn Beach line today. As a consequence of flooding in the Sea Mills area, the line is currently blocked between Avonmouth and Clifton Down.
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We're operating a shuttle service between Severn Beach and Avonmouth utilising a three coach train. The departure times of these can be found in journey planners and at stations. 8-seat taxis will then replace trains between Avonmouth and Clifton Down in both directions. Trains to / from Bristol Temple Meads will start / terminate at Clifton Down. Please be prepared to change trains at either Avonmouth or Clifton Down depending on where you're travelling from.
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This plan is expected to remain in place until midday.
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Please note that the pick up / drop off point at Clifton Down will be in the pay and display car park on the opposite side of the tracks to Sainsbury's just off Whiteladies Road.
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We've also requested ticket acceptance on local bus routes in the area to accept our customers however such agreements have not yet been confirmed.
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During this disruption if you wish to use local buses as an alternative means of transport and the local bus is not accepting GWR tickets please purchase a ticket on the bus, keep it and send it, together with your train ticket, to us to claim for a refund.
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If you require further information please speak to our station or onboard staff, use the Customer Help Points located on platform level, tweet us @GWRHelp via X platform (formerly Twitter) or call National Rail Enquiries on 03457 484 950.
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Once again we apologise for any inconvenience caused to your journey with us today.