A severely reduced train timetable will operate in Wiltshire on Wednesday (May 8) as Great Western Railway services are hit by more strike action.

The Aslef union has announced more industrial action and GWR has warned strikes will affect many long-distance services.

Only a very limited service will run on the following GWR routes between 7am and 7pm: Reading and Oxford, Reading and Basingstoke, Reading and Redhill (peak time only), Reading and Newbury, Westbury and Swindon (peak time only) and Cardiff and Bristol.

There will not be direct trains between London Paddington and Reading, due to engineering works. 

Further disruption is expected this week due to industrial action - likely to cause short-notice alterations and cancellations until Saturday, May 11.

Customers are advised to check trains are running on both outward and return journeys before travelling and trains are likely to be extremely busy, with no bus replacement services available.

Tickets for Tuesday, May 7 to Thursday, May 9 can be used up to and including Monday 13 May and customers who purchased a ticket but do not travel can claim a full refund or amend their ticket. 

Those who are delayed by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation.