Great Western Railway is reminding commuters of expected disruption to services this weekend.

A reduced service will run between Westbury and Weymouth on Saturday, November 19 and Monday, November 21 as a result of strikes at the Thames Valley Signaling Centre.

Trains are also expected to be disrupted on Sunday with the operator warning services are expected to be busy.

A spokesperson for GWR said: “A limited service will operate on parts of the GWR network. In the affected area services will start at 07:30 and all journeys must be completed before 18:30.”

To help customers, GWR is allowing people with tickets for travel on the routes affected over the strike period to be used on alternative days:

  • Tickets for travel on Saturday 19 November are valid for travel on 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 and 23 November
  • Tickets for travel on Sunday 20 November are valid for travel on 20, 21, 22 and 23 November
  • Tickets for travel on Monday 21 November are valid for travel on 20, 21, 22 and 23 November