Train passengers are facing delays this morning after a fault with the signalling system.
Great Western Railway (GWR) said trains between Westbury and Pewsey are having to run at reduced speed following a fault with a track circuit.
Services between Taunton and Reading, via Castle Cary and Westbury, may be delayed by up to five minutes.
The disruption is expected to continue until around 9am today (September 1), with trains still able to run through the affected area.
Network Rail engineers are investigating the fault.
GWR said that when a track circuit stops working, trains must stop at the affected signal so drivers can speak to the signaller and confirm the track ahead is clear.
Passengers have been advised to travel as normal and catch their intended train, as services are continuing to operate.
If a train is cancelled, passengers can use either of the two services before or after their original train.
If a delay causes a passenger to miss a connection, their ticket can be used on the next available train at no extra cost.
GWR has advised passengers to check National Rail Enquiries for the latest information.
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