ANYONE intending to catch a train between Taunton and London could be in for a bit of a delay todfay (Friday, June 17).

The derailment of an empty train outside of Paddington Station yesterday evening has caused significant disruption to train services.

Some of the overhead line equipment was damaged and, although Network rail has been able to open four of the six rail lines into and out of Paddington Station, two lines are likely to remain closed for at least the rest of today.

Great Western Railway has put an amended timetable in place on its Thames Valley and South Wales-Bristol-London routes, with just over half the trains on these routes running.

GWR services into and out of London Paddington from Devon and Cornwall are largely unaffected, but customers are advised to check before travelling on other parts of the GWR network.

A GWR spokesman said: "We're sorry for the continued disruption this incident has caused customers, and we are working with Network Rail to get things back to normal as safely and quickly as possible.

"Many of our services continue to operate, but some services are likely to be busier than normal and we are asking customers to check before travelling."

Customers caught up in yesterdays delays are likely to be eligible for compensation, and those who chose not to travel may be able to claim a refund. Full details can be found online at GWR.com