Ongoing operational issues at West Somerset Railway due to be resolved for services to recommence on Saturday 12th July 2025

Due to operational issues the West Somerset Railway had to cancel all planned services on Friday 11^th July 2025.

Jonathan Jones – Pratt, Chairman said ‘’Unfortunately the decision was made to suspend operations due to a trackwork incident yesterday. There have also been concerns with staff welfare and ensuring they are working in safe conditions given the extreme weather temperatures. This was a difficult decision to make and I am aware there are disappointed customers at this special time of operations on the line. Our team has been working extremely hard to overcome the challenges but given the excessive heat currently being experienced it has meant no work can be undertaken to the rail during daytime hours, causing the operational issues to be prolonged. Our teams are working exceptionally hard to try to resolve the issues and will be working overnight this evening, when temperatures will have dropped, to fix the current issues.  We expect services to operate as planned tomorrow and will be offering additional operational services with Flying Scotsman on Sunday 13^th to allow those who missed out on Friday the opportunity to still travel.