GWR running a reduced service

ALL AREAS: Great Western Railway (GWR) will run a reduced timetable in lockdown.

The train operator introduced an amended timetable in late December due to higher than usual levels of staff absent or self-isolating due to COVID and lower demand from changes to the tier system.

From Monday the temporary timetable will continue with some changes so those who need to travel can do so safely and with confidence. The timetable will provide about 80 per cent of the usual, planned timetable.

The changes prioritise key routes essential for those people continuing to deliver vital services as the UK continues to respond to the pandemic.

GWR managing director Mark Hopwood said: “We have... reduced our timetable a little to shore up the large number of services we continue to operate.

“This is vital to helping key workers to get to work so they can continue to provide services critical to the day-to-day running of the country.”

GWR will continue to monitor demand in line with the latest travel advice.