- Hundreds of racegoers travelling to the opening day of Cheltenham Festival faced significant rail disruptions due to a “trespass incident”.
- The incident near Gloucester blocked all train lines, causing Great Western Railway services to be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes.
- National Rail initially expected disruptions to last until 12:30 pm, affecting thousands heading to Champion Day.
- A trespasser was apprehended by Bristol Transport Police before 11am, but a queue of services was still waiting to arrive at Cheltenham Spa.
- Despite the delays, racegoers were making their way to Prestbury Park for the first race at 1.20 pm, with organisers hoping to boost attendance this year.
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