Trains cancelled after tracks flooded near Chipping Sodbury 

Great Western Railway and Network Rail say flooding near Chipping Sodbury means all lines are currently closed between Swindon and Bristol Parkway.

Services between London Paddington and South Wales are being diverted. 

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “The line between Swindon and Bristol Parkway remains closed today, owing to flooding.

"We are working with our train operator colleagues to keep passengers moving, with trains being diverted. Passengers are advised to check before they travel.”

Due to flooding near Chipping Sodbury, all lines between Swindon and Bristol Parkway have been closed (Image: Network Rail)

Flood alerts issued across area 

Meanwhile, an amber flood alert has been issued for the Bristol Frome catchment area which includes the River Trym and tributaries between Chipping Sodbury and Tytherington to Bristol Floating Harbour and the Bristol Avon.

Similarly, an amber flood alert has been issued for the Rivers Frome and Cam - which includes parts of Cam, Cambridge, Slimbridge, Arlingham and Frampton on Severn.

Flood alerts issued have been issued in the Frampton on Severn area (left) and in the Yate area (right) (Image: Handout)

“Trains will take a different route adding up to 40 minutes to your journey time.”