Didcot trains 'cancelled or delayed' following fire incident

GWR is reporting some disruption to services this morning <i>(Image: Supplied)</i>
GWR is reporting some disruption to services this morning (Image: Supplied)
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Great Western Railways trains between Didcot Parkway and Reading are 'cancelled or delayed' this morning following a recent fire incident next to the tracks.

The train operator alerted passengers to a 'fault with the signalling system' between the two stations, which means some lines are closed.

Trains running between them could be cancelled or delayed and disruption is expected to continue until 10am on Friday, July 17.

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At least one train service has been reported cancelled so far between the stations.

It comes after services between the same stations were disrupted yesterday, Thursday, July 16, between about 5pm and 8pm due to a fire.

A blaze was discovered 'next to the track' at Pangbourne, and no trains could stop at the railway station.

National Rail is no longer reporting any service alterations in connection with this incident.

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