Rail Disruptions

XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh CrossCountry between Birmingham International and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street

Delays between Stafford and Crewe

Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

Disruption following a vehicle striking a bridge between Stafford and Crewe earlier today has now ended.

Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Chester / Holyhead / Liverpool Lime Street / Blackpool North... Incident detail page
XC – All CrossCountry routes

Industrial action suspended: CrossCountry to operate a normal service today

Last updated: 08:43 02/07/2024

Industrial action announced by the RMT Union today has been suspended.
A normal service (with some planned engineering work) will operate across the CrossCountry network.
Journey Planners have been updated and are showing correctly for today.
More information:
For more information you can check the CrossCountry website.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Incident: All CrossCountry routes Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Severn Beach and Salisbury: and between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour: and between Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Warminster South Western Railway between Westbury and London Waterloo: and between Yeovil Junction and Salisbury

Lines reopened: Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury

Last updated: 11:32 15/08/2024

Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Severn Beach and Salisbury: and between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour: and between Bristol Temple Meads... Incident detail page
AW – Between Llandudno / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Cardiff Central

Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

Incident: Between Llandudno / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and Cardiff Central Incident detail page
GWR – Between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach

Lines reopened between Clifton Down and Severn Beach: normal service resumed

Last updated: 12:03 19/09/2024

Disruption following anticipated flooding between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach has now ended.

Incident: Between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Axminster and BarnstapleAll South Western Railway services to / from Exeter St Davids

Honiton Tunnel Track Replacement: Buses replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids from Saturday 9 until Friday 22 November

Last updated: 01:47 19/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Axminster and Pinhoe, closing all lines for 14 days. Background information on the work taking place can be found below.
South Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between Axminster and Exeter St Davids.
A few buses will be extended to run between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids.
Great Western Railway:
Monday to Friday:
The 16:31 Barnstaple to Axminster service will terminate at Exeter Central.
For stations between Exeter Central and Axminster, you should use South Western Railway replacement buses.
No Great Western Railway services operate on this route on Saturday or Sunday, so they are unaffected by the engineering work.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Background Information:
The main work will be replacing a mile of track at Honiton Tunnel, which involves installing new rails, sleepers and ballast. The existing track is over 50 years old and prone to faults that can cause disruption and delays. The brand-new track will make for smoother, more comfortable and reliable journeys.
Routine maintenance will also take place on level crossings between Feniton and Cranbrook, and improvements to drainage along the track will also be made. More information on the work taking place can be found on the Network Rail website.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Axminster and BarnstapleAll South Western Railway services to / from Exeter St Davids Incident detail page
GWR – Between Reading / Penzance / Swansea and London Paddington / London Euston

Disruption to Great Western Railway services today

Last updated: 11:23 17/11/2024

Engineering work between Reading and London Paddington, and a shortage of train crew means that significant disruption is expected to Great Western Railway services today.
Great Western Railway advise customers to only travel if absolutely necessary and change plans if possible.
The majority of long-distance services will start from or terminate at Reading, where customers will be able to pick up Elizabeth line trains to Ealing Broadway, and then change for London Underground services into central London.
Those travelling from South Wales, and from Devon and Cornwall, will have one service an hour into London Euston instead. These trains will not stop at Reading. To help keep customers comfortable and minimise crowding, these trains will be reservation only and must be booked in advance.
Fewer trains will run on other long-distance routes to / from Reading, and those that do will be very busy. Services may also be cancelled or delayed at short notice.
Because of the late notice changes, and the complexity of updating timetable systems, journey planners will not show all changes correctly before Sunday morning.
If you have already bought tickets for today, Sunday 17 November, they will be valid for use on Monday 18 November at no extra cost, or you can claim a full refund.
More information regarding the engineering work taking place can be found here: Engineering works: London Paddington | National Rail.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: Between Reading / Penzance / Swansea and London Paddington / London Euston Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Dundee and Plymouth / Penzance, between Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York / Leeds and Plymouth, between Edinburgh and Sheffield / Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance, between Newcastle and Reading,All Grand Central services to / from Bradford InterchangeLNER between Skipton / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Leeds and London Kings CrossNorthern between Leeds and Knottingley (via Streethouse) / Doncaster / Sheffield (via Moorthorpe

Amended services between Leeds and Moorthorpe / Doncaster on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 12:18 13/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Moorthorpe / Doncaster, closing all lines via Wakefield Westgate.
CrossCountry:
Trains will be diverted between Leeds and Sheffield, and will not call at Wakefield Westgate.
Replacement buses will run between Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield. For travel between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate, you should use alternative services.
Grand Central:
Saturday:
The following services to / from Bradford Interchange will be diverted to run via Pontefract Monkhill:
- The 10:48 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
- The 15:25 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
- The 16:27 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
Sunday:
All Grand Central services to / from Bradford Interchange will be diverted to run via Pontefract Monkhill.
LNER:
An amended hourly service will run between Leeds and London Kings Cross, with trains being diverted between Leeds and Doncaster and not calling at Wakefield Westgate.
Replacement buses will run between Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster.
If you are travelling between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate you should use other operators services.
Northern:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster.
- Wakefield Westgate and Moorthorpe.
Trains between Leeds and Knottingley via Wakefield services will call additionally at Outwood.
Trains between Leeds and Knottingley via Castleford are unaffected by this engineering work, and will run normally.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Dundee and Plymouth / Penzance, between Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York / Leeds and Plymouth, between Edinburgh... Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Greater Anglia between Norwich / Cambridge and Stansted Airport

Buses replace trains between Cambridge North / Cambridge and Audley End / Stansted Airport on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 09:17 13/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Rail replacement road transport will operate between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
Greater Anglia:
Buses will replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End.
Trains will run between Cambridge and Norwich (via Cambridge North), and between London Liverpool Street and Audley End.
If you are travelling between Cambridge and Audley End and beyond, you should travel via Cambridge North.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Greater Anglia between Norwich / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Incident detail page
XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Manchester PIccadilly and BournemouthGreat Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo and Poole / Weymouth / Portsmouth Harbour

Buses replace trains Basingstoke and Southampton Central / Fareham on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 10:52 28/08/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Basingstoke and Winchester, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Trains will not call at Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. Journey times to / from will be extended by one hour. South Western Railway road transport will operate between Basingstoke and Winchester.
Great Western Railway:
Due to track capacity in the Southampton area as a result of this engineering work, most trains from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour will arrive / depart Southampton Central and beyond a few minutes later than normal.
South Western Railway:
Buses will replace trains between:
- Basingstoke and Eastleigh.
- Basingstoke and Southampton Central.
- Basingstoke and Fareham.
- Winchester and Eastleigh.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Manchester PIccadilly and BournemouthGreat Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo and... Incident detail page
GWR – All Great Western Railway routes to / from London PaddingtonHeathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport

Major Engineering Works at London Paddington on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 12:14 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington closing 2 out of 4 lines on Saturday and between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, closing all lines on Sunday.
Great Western Railway:
Saturday:
Trains will run to an amended timetable, trains from London Paddington may depart up to 16 minutes earlier than normally advertised.
Sunday:
No trains to / from London Paddington -GWR advise customers to only travel if absolutely necessary and change plans if possible.
An amended / reduced service will run to / from Reading or London Euston.
The Night Riviera service will start / terminate at London Euston.
An hourly amended service from / to Wales and Penzance will operate from / to London Euston. These trains will not call at Reading.
Further disruption is expected to affect GWR services due to a shortage of train crew.
Heathrow Express:
No trains will run on Saturday and Sunday.
Elizabeth line:
An amended service will operate on Saturday, no trains will run to / from London Paddington on Sunday. You can find more details here.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: All Great Western Railway routes to / from London PaddingtonHeathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International

No Transport for Wales services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International expected until the end of the day on Friday 22 November

Last updated: 08:45 16/11/2024
More trains needing repairs at the same time between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International means that trains are unable to run between these stations. As a result, trains will be cancelled or revised.
This is expected until the end of the day on Friday 22 November.
Customer advice:
All Transport for Wales services between Shrewsbury and Birmingham International will terminate at Wolverhampton until at least Friday 22 November.
To help complete your journey, your ticket can be used on the following alternative routes at no extra cost:
- CrossCountry between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International
- West Midlands Railway between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International
- West Midlands Metro between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillySouth Western Railway between Weymouth and Eastleigh / London Waterloo and also between Poole and Eastleigh / London Waterloo

Lines reopened: disruption between Bournemouth and Southampton Central

Last updated: 03:38 17/11/2024

Following the emergency services dealing with an incident between Bournemouth and Southampton Central. Trains are able to run as scheduled.

Incident: CrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillySouth Western Railway between Weymouth and Eastleigh / London Waterloo and also between Poole and... Incident detail page
XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh, and between Birmingham New Street and Preston / Glasgow CentralCrossCountry between Bournemouth and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Crewe

Reduced service between Stafford and Crewe until 11:00 on Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 08:24 28/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Rugeley Trent Valley and Crewe, closing some lines until 11:00.
Avanti West Coast:
A reduced service will be in place between Stafford and Crewe, with trains being diverted via Alsager.
A replacement bus service will operate between Wolverhampton and Crewe calling at Stafford.
CrossCountry:
Rail replacement road transport will operate between Wolverhampton - Stafford and Stoke on Trent.
London Northwestern Railway:
Train services between London Euston and Crewe will run between London Euston and Rugby only, with rail replacement buses operating between Rugby and Crewe.
Trains between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will not run and rail replacement buses will operate.
The 09:32 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Crewe (at 10:30).
After 11:00 train services between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will run to an amended timetable.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh, and between... Incident detail page
GWR – Between Bristol Parkway and Swansea

Amended 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea on Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 10:32 28/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Filton Abbey Wood, closing some lines.
The 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea will depart at 09:00. Normal timings arrive / depart Cardiff Central and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between Bristol Parkway and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea

Amended 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea on Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 10:37 28/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
The 21:45 London Paddington (starting from London Euston at 21:14) to Swansea will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) incurring approximately 25 minutes additional journey time between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – Various routes via Westbury

Amended Great Western Railway service via Westbury on Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 11:08 28/08/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Chippenham / Bradford-on-Avon and Dilton Marsh, closing some lines.
The following services will be subject to amendment:
- 08:10 Warminster to Swindon will not run and will be part replaced by an earlier replacement bus from Warminster, Dilton Marsh, Westbury, Trowbridge and Melksham to Chippenham. Rail connection Chippenham - Swindon.
- 08:39 Westbury to Bristol Temple Meads will depart 09:24 and will operate later throughout. At Bristol Temple Meads it will combine with 10:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central to form a through service Westbury - Cardiff Central.
- 09:04 Westbury to Weymouth will depart 09:38 and will operate later than normal throughout.
- 09:12 Swindon to Westbury will not run and will be part replaced by a bus from Chippenham to Melksham, Trowbridge and Westbury. Earlier rail connection Swindon -Chippenham.
- 09:22 Frome to Cardiff Central will start from Westbury. An earlier replacement bus will depart at 09:00 from Frome to Westbury to connect into the train.
- 10:58 Weymouth to Swindon will depart 11:18 and will operate later than normal to terminate at Chippenham. Rail connection Chippenham - Swindon.
- 13:42 Swindon to Weymouth will start from Chippenham. Earlier rail connection Swindon-Chippenham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Various routes via Westbury Incident detail page
AW – Between Hereford and Cardiff Central

Buses replace late night Transport for Wales services between Hereford and Cardiff Central on Sunday 17 November

Last updated: 03:46 29/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Herford and Newport, closing all lines.
After 23:00, buses will replace trains between Hereford and Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Hereford and Cardiff Central Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway services to / from London Euston (diverted due to engineering work)

Incident resolved between Ealing Broadway / London Euston and Reading

Last updated: 10:44 17/11/2024

Trains between Ealing Broadway / London Euston and Reading are now able to run as planned following a broken rail.

Incident: Great Western Railway services to / from London Euston (diverted due to engineering work) Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Birmingham New Street / Sheffield / Leeds and Edinburgh LNER between London Kings Cross / Leeds / Newcastle and EdinburghLumo between London Kings Cross and EdinburghNorthern between Metro Centre / Newcastle and MorpethTransPennine Express between Newcastle and Edinburgh

Lines reopened between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed

Last updated: 11:22 17/11/2024

Disruption caused by overrunning engineering works between Newcastle and Berwick-upon-Tweed has now ended.

Incident: CrossCountry between Penzance / Plymouth / Birmingham New Street / Sheffield / Leeds and Edinburgh LNER between London Kings Cross... Incident detail page
XC, GWR, AW – CrossCountry between between Edinburgh and Paignton / Penzance, and between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Leeds / Manchester Piccadilly and Plymouth, and between Nottingham and Cardiff CentralGreat Western Railway between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill and Birstol Temple Meads, and also between Cheltenham Spa and SwindonTransport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central

Disruption between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester expected until 14:30

Last updated: 12:59 17/11/2024
A member of signalling staff being taken ill at Cheltenham Spa means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester may be cancelled or delayed by up to 40 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
CrossCountry customer advice:
You can use the following services at no additional cost:
- Transport For Wales between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central in both directions.
- Great Western Railway via any reasonable route.
Please note these services may also be affected by this disruption.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: CrossCountry between between Edinburgh and Paignton / Penzance, and between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Newcastle / York / Leeds... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids

Amended 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service on Monday 18 and Tuesday 19 November

Last updated: 09:32 27/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Thomas, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will arrive at Exeter St Davids later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Amended early morning / late night Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 18 to Friday 22 November

Last updated: 09:46 27/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Swansea, closing some lines on Monday morning, and overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, and will call at Bridgend and beyond slightly later than usual.
The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, and will call at Bridgend and beyond slightly later than usual.
The 22:29 (departing 22:46) London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, and will call at Bridgend and beyond slightly later than usual.
Monday to Friday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will be retimed to start earlier than usual at 03:38. It will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual. Normal timings from Cardiff Central and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Plymouth / Par and Newquay

Mid Cornwall Metro Project: Buses replace trains between Par / St Austell and Newquay from Monday 18 November until Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 01:42 20/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Par and Newquay, closing all lines for two weeks.
As a result, no trains will run between Par and Newquay.
Replacement buses will run between St Austell and Newquay, calling at Luxulyan, Bugle, Roche, St Columb Road and Quintrell Downs.
The first bus each day will start from Par instead of St Austell.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Background Information:
The track upgrades being made are part of the service improvement work which will result in the Mid Cornwall Metro.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Plymouth / Par and Newquay Incident detail page
GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington, and all services to / from GreenfordAll Heathrow Express services to / from London Paddington

Amended late night trains between London Paddington and Heathrow / Reading from Monday 18 to Thursday 21 November

Last updated: 11:29 27/08/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Southall, closing some lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
Great Western Railway:
High Speed services:
- The 21:56 Newbury to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading.
- The 22:18 London Paddington to Oxford will depart earlier at 22:16, depart Reading at 22:49, and arrive at Oxford at 23:12.
- The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn service will start from Reading. From London Paddington, you can travel on the 22:28 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service as far as Reading to connect with the train.
- The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier at 22:46.
- The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will depart earlier at 22:48. The train will arrive at Oxford 1 minute later than normal.
- The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford will depart at 23:16 and will operate a few minutes later than normal to Twyford.
- The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart at 23:37 and will operate a few minutes later than normal to Cholsey. Normal arrival time at Didcot Parkway.
Local services:
- The 21:04 and 21:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will terminate at Reading. Customers forward by alternative services.
- The 22:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart earlier at 22:06. Normal timings from Slough and beyond.
- The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will start from Reading at 23:35. From London Paddington, you should travel by alternative services.
Greenford services:
- The 21:00 Greenford to West Ealing will extend to Ealing Broadway and London Paddington.
- The 21:15 and 21:45 West Ealing to Greenford will not run.
- The 21:31 Greenford to West Ealing and 22:03 Greenford to London Paddington will not run.
Heathrow Express:
After 21:55, a reduced service will run between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington, and all services to / from GreenfordAll Heathrow Express services... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

No early morning trains between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway on Monday 18 November

Last updated: 09:40 28/08/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, closing all lines before 03:45 on Monday morning.
As a result:
- The 00:35 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will terminate at Ealing Broadway at 01:34.
- The 00:36 London Paddington to Reading will start from Ealing Broadway (later than normal) at 01:26.
- The 01:34 London Paddington to Reading will start from Ealing Broadway (later than normal) at 01:52.
- The 02:24 Reading to London Paddington will terminate at Ealing Broadway at 03:02.
- The 03:34 London Paddington to Reading will start from Ealing Broadway at 03:42.
Ticket acceptance:
The London Bus Night Bus (Service N11) (which operates every 30 minutes) from Central London to Ealing Broadway.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Chester, between Milford Haven and Manchester Piccadilly, and between Shrewsbury and Crewe

Amended services to / from Yorton from Monday 18 November to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 07:10 16/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place at Yorton, closing some platforms at the station.
As a result, trains from Shrewsbury towards Crewe will not call at Yorton station.
Replacement buses will run between Yorton and Wem, connecting with train services at Wem.
Check before you travel:
For journeys up to and including Friday 22 November, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Chester, between Milford Haven and Manchester Piccadilly, and between Shrewsbury and Crewe Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Frome

Amended 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service from Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 November

Last updated: 10:58 25/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Frome, closing all lines overnight from Tuesday evening until Friday morning.
As a result, the 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus will run between Westbury and Frome.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Frome Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn to London Paddington service

Amended 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 November

Last updated: 10:25 27/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Bath Spa and Westbury, closing all lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should use later train services to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Bedwyn to London Paddington service Incident detail page
AW – Between Chester and Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street

Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street from Tuesday 19 to Friday 21 November

Last updated: 10:49 11/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Chester and Frodsham ending Friday morning, closing some lines.
Buses will replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Chester and Manchester Airport / Liverpool Lime Street Incident detail page
AW – Between Llanelli and Swansea

Buses replace late night / early morning service between Llanelli and Swansea on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 November

Last updated: 04:50 30/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Llanelli and Swansea, closing all lines.
The last service from Llanelli to Swansea will be replaced by a bus departing at 23:51, calling at Gowerton and Swansea.
The first service from Swansea to Llanelli will be replaced by a bus departing at 04:40.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Llanelli and Swansea Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury and Swansea / Cardiff Central

Buses replace trains between Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd and Swansea from Thursday 21 November to Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 12:59 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Llanwrtyd and Swansea, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd and Swansea.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury and Swansea / Cardiff Central Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea

Amended 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service on Friday 22 November

Last updated: 10:36 27/08/2024

Engineering work is taking place between St Denys and Fareham, closing some lines on Friday evening.
As a result, the 21:21 Bristol parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service will be diverted between Southampton Central and Fareham, calling additionally at Southampton Airport Parkway, then Eastleigh. It will call at Fareham and beyond slightly later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Greater Anglia between Norwich / Cambridge and Stansted Airport

Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 08:58 17/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cambridge and Stansted Airport, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Rail replacement road transport will operate between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
Greater Anglia:
Buses will replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End.
Trains will run between Cambridge and Norwich (via Cambridge North), and between London Liverpool Street and Audley End.
If you are travelling between Cambridge and Audley End and beyond, you should travel via Cambridge North.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Greater Anglia between Norwich / Cambridge and Stansted Airport Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Dundee and Plymouth / Penzance, between Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York / Leeds and Plymouth, between Edinburgh and Sheffield / Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance, between Newcastle and Reading,All Grand Central services to / from Bradford InterchangeLNER between Skipton / Bradford Forster Square / Harrogate / Leeds and London Kings CrossNorthern between Leeds and Knottingley (via Streethouse) / Doncaster / Sheffield (via Moorthorpe

Amended services between Leeds and Moorthorpe / Doncaster on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 09:07 24/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and Moorthorpe / Doncaster, closing all lines via Wakefield Westgate.
CrossCountry:
Trains will be diverted between Leeds and Sheffield, and will not call at Wakefield Westgate. Journey times will be extended by one hour.
Replacement buses will run between Wakefield Westgate and Sheffield.
For travel between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate, you should use alternative services.
Grand Central:
Saturday:
The following services to / from Bradford Interchange will be diverted to run via Pontefract Monkhill:
The 10:48 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
The 15:25 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
The 16:27 London Kings Cross to Bradford Interchange service.
Sunday:
All Grand Central services to / from Bradford Interchange will be diverted to run via Pontefract Monkhill.
LNER:
An amended hourly service will run between Leeds and London Kings Cross, with trains being diverted between Leeds and Doncaster and not calling at Wakefield Westgate.
On Saturday, replacement buses will run between Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster.
If you are travelling between Leeds and Wakefield Westgate you should use other operators services.
On Sunday, replacement buses will run between Leeds and Doncaster, calling at Wakefield Westgate.
Northern:
Buses will replace trains between:
Wakefield Westgate and Doncaster.
Wakefield Westgate and Moorthorpe.
Trains between Leeds and Knottingley via Wakefield services will call additionally at Outwood.
Trains between Leeds and Knottingley via Castleford are unaffected by this engineering work, and will run normally.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Dundee and Plymouth / Penzance, between Glasgow Central / Newcastle / York / Leeds and Plymouth, between Edinburgh... Incident detail page
XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and BournemouthGreat Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo and Poole / Weymouth and also between Southampton Central and Portsmouth HarbourSouthern between Southampton Central and Brighton

Amended service at Southampton Central on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 08:17 30/10/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Southampton and Bournemouth, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
On Sunday only, buses will run between:
- Eastleigh and Southampton Central / Bournemouth.
- Southampton Airport Parkway and Southampton Central / Bournemouth.
Great Western Railway:
On Saturday and Sunday, trains between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour will divert between Romsey and Fareham (via Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh where they will call additionally). They will not call Southampton Central.
Replacement buses will operate (hourly) between Eastleigh and Southampton Central taking 20 minutes.
South Western Railway:
After 23:45 on Saturday and all day on Sunday, an amended timetable will operate, trains will not call at Southampton Central.
Replacement buses will operate between:
- Eastleigh and Romsey.
- Eastleigh and New Milton.
- Eastleigh and Bournemouth.
- Brockenhurst and Lymington.
- Southampton Central and Fareham.
- Southampton Central and Bournemouth.
Southern:
On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains between Havant and Southampton Central.
Trains which usually run between Brighton and Southampton Central will be diverted to run between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour calling additionally at Fratton. Journey times will be increased on replacement buses.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and BournemouthGreat Western Railway between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway... Incident detail page
GWR – Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / ReadingAll Great Western Railway services to / from London PaddingtonAll Heathrow Express services to / from London Paddington

Amended services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 09:49 15/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading, closing some lines.
Elizabeth line:
Saturday
From 21:00, the following amendments will apply:
- Services between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will run between Abbey Wood and Paddington Elizabeth Line only
- Reduced service between Abbey Wood an Heathrow Terminal 4 of two trains per hour
- Reduced service to / from Hayes & Harlington, Southall, and Ealing Broadway of 6 trains per hour
- Reduced service to / from Heathrow Terminal 2&3 and West Ealing of four trains per hour
Sunday
Until 11:15:
- Replacement buses (four per hour) will run between Ealing Broadway and Slough
- A shuttle service will run between Slough and Reading, calling at all stations
- Services between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5 will run between Shenfield and Paddington Elizabeth Line only
After 11:15:
- Reduced service between London Paddington and Maidenhead of two trains per hour (terminating at Reading) as Abbey Wood to Maidenhead Services will operate between Abbey Wood and London Paddington only
- A reduced service will run between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4, of only 2 trains per hour
- A reduced service will call at Maidenhead, Burnham, Slough, Langley, West Drayton, Hanwell and Acton Main Line of only 2 trains per hour
- A reduced service will call at Hayes & Harlington, Southall and Ealing Broadway of only 6 trains per hour
- A reduced service will call at West Ealing and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 of only 4 trains per hour
- Services between Abbey Wood and Reading will now call at Iver
Great Western Railway:
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Slough, closing all lines until 11:15 on Sunday.
Until 11:15, trains that usually run to / from London Paddington will instead run to / from Reading. Some services will run to / from Oxford.
Throughout the day, an amended and reduced timetable will run to / from London Paddington. Trains will be retimed to run up to 15 minutes earlier or later than usual.
Local stopping services that normally run between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run between Reading and Didcot Parkway only. Other trains to / from London Paddington will make calls at local stations between London Paddington and Reading.
Additional trains will run between Reading and Oxford, calling at local stations.
Heathrow Express:
Services between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5 will run to an amended timetable. There will be no service until approximately 11:00, and a reduced service will run all day.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / ReadingAll Great Western Railway services to / from London PaddingtonAll Heathrow... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading / Newbury and Bedwyn, and between London Paddington and Newbury

Amended early morning services between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn on Saturday 23 November

Last updated: 09:48 03/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing various lines.
The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 04:55 from Reading to Newbury calling at all stations. It will connect at Newbury with the train 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn service (see below).
The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn will depart at 05:55, operating fast to Newbury, (not calling at Reading West, Theale, Aldermaston, Midgham, Thatcham or Newbury Racecourse), before continuing to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.
The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 06:25. Earlier road transport will run at 05:30 from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train.
The 06:35 Bedwyn to Newbury will depart at 06:38.
The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington will depart 07:00.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading / Newbury and Bedwyn, and between London Paddington and Newbury Incident detail page
GWR – From London Paddington to Reading, and from Oxford to London Paddington

Amended late night service between London Paddington and Reading / Oxford on Saturday 23 November

Last updated: 12:31 17/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington, closing some lines.
As a result, the 21:00 London Paddington to Reading service will not run. You should travel on earlier services to complete your journey.
The 21:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading. Alternative rail connections will run between Reading and London Paddington.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: From London Paddington to Reading, and from Oxford to London Paddington Incident detail page
AW – All Transport for Wales services via Cardiff Queen Street

Amended trains in the Cardiff area before 20:00 on Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 10:55 04/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing all lines until 20:00.
No trains will run to / from Cardiff Bay. You can use your tickets with Cardiff Bus to complete your journey.
Planned engineering work in the Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street area has been cancelled, and will not take place. Replacement buses will not run, and trains will run as normal.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website

Incident: All Transport for Wales services via Cardiff Queen Street Incident detail page
GWR, AW – Great Western Railway between Carmarthen / Swansea and London PaddingtonTransport for Wales between Milford Haven / Maesteg and Cardiff Central, between Carmarthen and Hereford / Manchester Piccadilly, between Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town, between Swansea and Shrewsbury / Manchester Piccadilly, between Milford Haven and Cardiff Central / Manchester Piccadilly

Buses replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun on Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 09:26 24/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central will be diverted, extending journey times by approximately 30 minutes.
Trains to / from Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot Parkway / Bridgend will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.
If you are travelling between Carmarthen and Swansea, you should use alternative Transport for Wales services.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun.
Trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be retimed to start earlier or later than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry with extended journey times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Carmarthen / Swansea and London PaddingtonTransport for Wales between Milford Haven / Maesteg and Cardiff Central,... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Newbury and Reading

Amended 23:23 Newbury to Reading service on Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 10:09 03/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Reading West, closing all lines late on Sunday evening.
As a result, the 23:23 Newbury to Reading service will be replaced by a bus, which will run from Newbury to Thatcham, Theale and Reading.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Newbury and Reading Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

Amended Great Western Railway Sleeper services on Sunday 24 November

Last updated: 09:51 24/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines.
The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will depart Exeter St Davids a few minutes earlier than normal, then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading (via Honiton – not calling). Normal timings arriving London Paddington.
The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – not calling) and will arrive Exeter St Davids a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Maesteg and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa

Buses replace late night trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa from Monday 25 to Friday 29 November

Last updated: 01:08 02/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing all lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:14 Maesteg to Gloucester service will be replaced by a bus between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:37 Cheltenham Spa to Maesteg service will be replaced by a bus between Cheltenham Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction. The replacement bus will run earlier, and will start from Cheltenham Spa at 04:40 in order to connect with the train.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Maesteg and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe

Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe from Monday 25 to Friday 29 November

Last updated: 01:22 02/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Crewe, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:55 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will be diverted after Shrewsbury to run via Chester. A replacement bus will run from Shrewsbury to Crewe via Nantwich.
Tuesday to Friday:
The following trains will be diverted to run via Chester instead of via Nantwich:
- The 04:54 Crewe to Cardiff Central service.
- The 05:19 Crewe to Shrewsbury service.
Replacement buses will run between Crewe and Shrewsbury via Nantwich.
Additionally, the 05:28 Shrewsbury to Crewe service will be retimed to start at 05:46 and run later throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Shrewsbury and Crewe Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Tenby / Swansea and Cardiff Central

Amended late night trains between Port Talbot and Bridgend from Monday 25 to Friday 29 November

Last updated: 09:06 03/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.
As a result, the following trains will be amended by a few minutes, with slightly extended journey times:
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:19 Cardiff Central to Swansea service.
Monday to Friday:
The 20:10 Tenby to Cardiff Central service.
The 22:30 Swansea to Cardiff Central service.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Transport for Wales between Tenby / Swansea and Cardiff Central Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Amended early morning / late night Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 November

Last updated: 11:46 24/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place at a number of locations between Reading and Bridgend, closing some lines from Monday morning until Thursday evening.
Monday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual, at 03:38. It will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual, normal timings from Cardiff Central and beyond.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 20:23 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive at London Paddington at 23:17.
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will start earlier than usual, at 22:46 and run to amended timings throughout.
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted after Cardiff Central, and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal.
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service (starting earlier Mon - Wed, see above) will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and will run from Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will depart Bridgend at 04:33.
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will run slightly later than usual beyond Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington Didcot Parkway / Oxford

Amended late night services between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford from, Monday 25 to Wednesday 27 November

Last updated: 11:13 03/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Hayes & Harlington, closing some lines.
As a result:
- The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service will start at 23:16 and run later than normal throughout.
- The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will start at 23:43, and run later than usual as far as Tilehurst.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington Didcot Parkway / Oxford Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Didcot Parkway / Oxford

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 25 to Friday 29 November

Last updated: 11:23 03/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing various lines overnight.
The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway.
- The 23:24 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 23:34 (starting 23:43 on Monday - Wednesday) London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. No replacement buses will run - you should travel by later train services instead.
Friday only:
- The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Didcot Parkway / Oxford Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Amended 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 25 to Thursday 28 November

Last updated: 11:36 03/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Bath Spa, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
As a result, the 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted after Reading, and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.
The 23:14 (Thu) / 23:16 (Mon - Wed) London Paddington to Oxford service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus will run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon and Chippenham.
If you are travelling from Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham to Bath Spa or Bristol Temple Meads, you should travel on earlier train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Henley-on-Thames and Reading

Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 November

Last updated: 11:31 03/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Reading, closing some lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
- The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service.
- The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.
For all these services, replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
Additionally, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford on Tuesday to Friday mornings. Alternative rail connections are available between Twyford and Reading.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Henley-on-Thames and Reading Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 07:42 11/10/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Twyford, closing some lines early in the morning and late at night from Saturday morning until Monday morning.
Saturday:
The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
- The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.
- The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (terminating at Ealing Broadway) service.
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
Sunday:
The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
No trains run to / from Taplow on Sunday, so the following trains will be amended to not call at Burnham:
- The 06:38 London Paddington (starting Ealing Broadway) to Reading service.
- The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington

Amended 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington on Saturday 30 November

Last updated: 09:56 31/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Southall and London Paddington, closing all lines.
As a result, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will terminate at Ealing Broadway. London Underground connections are available between Ealing Broadway and central London.
This train will also not call at Burnham or Taplow.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Amended 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service on Saturday 30 November

Last updated: 10:41 09/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Earlswood and Gatwick Airport, closing various lines.
As a result, the 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Redhill. You should use alternative trains between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Didcot Parkway

Reduced evening service to / from Pangbourne on Saturday 30 November

Last updated: 11:58 09/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing 1 of the 4 lines.
Trains from London Paddington / Reading to Didcot Parkway will continue to call at Pangbourne.
The following trains will be amended to not call at Pangbourne:
- The 20:06 (starting at 20:01) Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 20:38 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 21:09 (departing 21:00) Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 21:35 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 22:04 Didcot Parkway to Reading service.
If you are using these trains and travelling from Pangbourne towards Reading, you should travel by rail to Goring & Streatley, then change for trains towards Reading and beyond.
If you are using these trains and travelling to Pangbourne from the Didcot Parkway direction, you should travel by rail to Tilehurst and change for trains towards Pangbourne.
Additionally, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
- The 23:08 Didcot Parkway to Reading service.
- The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (terminating at Ealing Broadway) service.
Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with these trains.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Didcot Parkway Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Oxford and London Paddington

Amended 21:00 Oxford to London Paddington service on Saturday 30 November

Last updated: 01:41 30/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Ealing Broadway and London Paddington, closing some lines late on Saturday evening.
As a result, the 21:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading.
Change at Reading for alternative train services towards London Paddington.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Oxford and London Paddington Incident detail page
GWR – Elizabeth Line between Shenfield / Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5, between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead / Reading, between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5, and also between London Paddington and MaidenheadAll Great Western services to / from London PaddingtonHeathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 / Heathrow Terminal 5

Reduced and amended services between Abbey Wood / London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 03:27 09/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading, closing all lines before 07:20 and 2 out of 4 lines for the rest of the day.
Elizabeth Line
Until 07:40
Services between Shenfield / Abbey Wood and Heathrow Airport stations / Reading will run between Ealing Broadway and Heathrow Airport stations / Reading only.
After 07:40
Services between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will run between Abbey Wood and London Paddington only.
Services to / from Ealing Broadway / Southall / Hayes & Harlington / Heathrow Airport stations / West Drayton / Langley / Slough / Burnham / Reading will run a reduced service and an amended timetable.
No trains will call at Acton Main Line, West Ealing and Hanwell.
Great Western Railway
Long distance services:
Trains between London Paddington and Swindon / Swansea / Carmarthen / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will be retimed to run up to 8 minutes earlier or later than usual.
Most fast trains from London Paddington to Swindon (a few beyond) will be retimed, and will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.
Most fast trains between London Paddington and Oxford will not run.
Most trains between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford will not call at Radley. Additional trains will operate from Didcot Parkway and Radley to Oxford.
Local services:
The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington will depart at 06:36 and will operate later throughout.
The 06:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will start from Ealing Broadway. London Underground connections are available from Central London to Ealing Broadway.
The 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart 08:47, then for most of the day the hourly service between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will operate between Reading and Didcot Parkway only.
The hourly service of fast trains between London Paddington and Swindon (some beyond) (operating in revised timings) will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.
Heathrow Express
No Heathrow Express services will operate before 07:40.
Replacement shuttle services will operate between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 5 before 07:46 and after 22:57.
From 09:40, a reduced service will operate between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 / Heathrow Terminal 5. The last service of the day will depart Heathrow Heathrow Terminal 5 at 23:57.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

Incident: Elizabeth Line between Shenfield / Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5, between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Marlow and Maidenhead

Amended 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 10:44 09/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Bourne End, closing all lines very early on Sunday morning.
As a result, the 00:07 Marlow to Maidenhead service will terminate at Bourne End. A replacement bus will run from Bourne End to Cookham, Furze Platt and Maidenhead.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Marlow and Maidenhead Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 11:03 09/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Basingstoke, closing all lines early on Sunday morning.
The following trains will not run:
- The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke service.
- The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading service.
- The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service.
These trains will be replaced by 1 replacement bus in each direction:
- 1 bus from Reading at 07:37 to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke.
- 1 bus from Basingstoke at 07:47 to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading.
Replacement buses will not call at Reading West, you should use alternative or later train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn, and also between London Paddington and Penzance

Amended early morning trains to / from / via Newbury on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 11:19 09/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing all lines before 09:00 on Sunday morning.
Local services:
The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run and will be replaced by an earlier bus at 07:55 from Reading to Newbury, calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse.
The 08:34 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 08:57, connecting from above bus.
Long distance services:
The 07:51 (departing 07:47) London Paddington to Penzance service will divert between Reading and Westbury via Swindon (not calling). It will not call at Newbury or Pewsey.
The 08:51 (departing 08:45) London Paddington to Penzance service will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn, and also between London Paddington and Penzance Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

Amended Great Western Railway Sleeper services on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 10:42 16/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Plymouth and Liskeard, closing some lines.
The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will run as normal.
The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will terminate at Plymouth. Road transport will run from Plymouth to Liskeard and Plymouth to St Austell. Rail connections are available between Liskeard / St Austell and Penzance.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance Incident detail page
GWR, AW – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea / CarmarthenTransport for Wales between Milford Haven / Maesteg and Cardiff Central, between Carmarthen and Hereford / Manchester Piccadilly, between Maesteg and Ebbw Vale Town, between Swansea and Shrewsbury / Manchester Piccadilly, between Milford Haven and Cardiff Central / Manchester Piccadilly

Buses replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 10:51 31/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Bridgend and Cardiff Central, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central will be diverted, extending journey times by approximately 30 minutes.
Trains to / from Carmarthen will run between Swansea and Carmarthen only. Trains to / from Swansea / Neath / Port Talbot Parkway / Bridgend will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.
Transport for Wales:
Buses will replace trains between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Pontyclun.
Trains that usually run via Pontyclun will be retimed to start earlier or later than usual, and will be diverted to run via Barry with extended journey times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea / CarmarthenTransport for Wales between Milford Haven / Maesteg and Cardiff Central,... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport

Buses replace trains between North Camp and Redhill / Gatwick Airport on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 01:47 09/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Wanborough and Dorking West, closing all lines.
Trains that usually run between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport will be amended to run between Reading and Ash only.
Replacement buses will run between:
- North Camp and Gatwick Airport (fast, calling at Guildford only).
- North Camp and Redhill (calling at all stations).
You should change between rail and road transport at North Camp rather than Ash.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town before 11:20 on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 01:19 04/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Newport and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines before 11:20 on Sunday.
Before 11:20, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
The first trains to run will be:
- The 11:04 Cardiff Central to Ebbw Vale Town service
- The 12:18 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town Incident detail page
AW – All Transport for Wales services via Cardiff Queen Street

Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Heath High Level / Caerphilly / Rhymney before 20:00 on Sunday 1 December

Last updated: 10:22 31/10/2024
Engineering work is taking place in the Cardiff area, closing various lines throughout the day.
Before 12:30:
Buses replace trains between:
- Cardiff Central and Pontypridd via Cardiff Queen Street
- Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Rhymney
No trains to / from Cardiff Bay. You can use your tickets on Cardiff Bus.
Between 12:30 and 20:00:
Trains between Cardiff Central and Pontypridd / Aberdare / Treherbert / Merthyr Tydfil will be diverted to run via Fairwater instead of via Llandaf
Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Heath High Level / Caerphilly
Trains will run between Heath High Level and Rhymney
No trains to / from Cardiff Bay. You can use your tickets on Cardiff Bus.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on buses by using use the Traveline website
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: All Transport for Wales services via Cardiff Queen Street Incident detail page

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