Commuters are facing major disruption this morning after a herd of cattle trespassed onto the railway line.
The herd was reportedly hit by a train between Didcot Parkway and Swindon.
UPDATE - The offending animals can be seen here roaming the tracks, we are working with Network Rail to get them away from the lines so trains can start moving again. Thanks @JamesPo09609823 for the picture. pic.twitter.com/DDcvmVV6Uf
— GWR Help (@GWRHelp) July 16, 2019
As a result there are service disruptions and cancellations, which were thought to clear by 11am. National Rail has since said disruption is expected until 2pm.
Services are currently delayed by 20 minutes after all lines have reopened.
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All lines were initially closed and customers were warned to expect cancellations and delays to trains running between Didcot Parkway and Swindon.
For updates on traffic and travel in Oxfordshire click here
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