TRAIN services through Worcester and Malvern are being affected by the theft of lineside cables at Cheltenham.

Disruption to First Great Western services to and from Bristol and beyond are expected to continue until further notice.

Train services on this route may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 mins or revised at short notice.

Cross Country services are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice. Arrangements have been made for First Great Western rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.

Replacement road transport services are conveying passengers between Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Foregate Street via Ashchurch and Worcester Shrub Hill in both directions until further notice.

London Midland services are conveying passengers between Great Malvern and Worcester Shrub Hill in both directions until further notice.

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Update: 4.25pm. First Great Western is now reporting that all lines are now open.