On Mar 13, 12:18*pm, MarkVarley - MVP
wrote:

we transferred to swindon and the train we got there was delayed 'due
to a freight train seperating', or words to that effect.

I recall something about a freight grinding to a halt in the Severn
Tunnel and causing general mayhem. So FGW should be happy to refund
passengers and claim it back from NR or the freight company - in
principle.
Tim