TRAVELLERS to London Paddington from South Wales are being advised of a reduced timetable because of damaged overhead wires on railway lines near the capital.

Great Western Railways (GWR) released the following passenger information for today (October 17): "We strongly advise not to travel on long distance routes or towards London due to a reduced train service on all routes and no train services operating to or from London Paddington.

"Train services will instead terminate and start at Reading."

The train operator added: "Starting and terminating at Reading, an hourly train service will operate between Reading and Swansea in each direction."

For the latest updates on GWR's train services, visit: https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates/disruption-information