Rail Disruptions

Filter by operator

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International

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

    Last updated: 01:57 20/11/2024

    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:

    • Avanti West Coast between Wolverhampton and Birmingham International
    • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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: 10:40 19/11/2024

    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 29 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Lancaster / Blackpool North / Liverpool Lime Street / Holyhead / Chester / Crewe and London EustonCrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street / BournemouthLondon Northwestern Railway between Liverpool Lime Street and Birmingham New Street and also between Crewe and Stafford / London Euston

    Disruption through Crewe

    Last updated: 06:39 21/11/2024

    Following a points failure at Crewe trains are now able to run normally.

  • XC – Trains between Cardiff Central and Nottingham

    Reduced CrossCountry trains between Cardiff Central and Nottingham expected until the end of the day

    Last updated: 07:49 21/11/2024

    A shortage of train crew between Cardiff Central and Nottingham means fewer trains are able to run between these stations. As a result, trains will be cancelled. This is expected until the end of the day.

    Customer Advice:

    You can use your ticket on the following alternatives:

    • Great Western Railway between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central
    • Transport For Wales between Cheltenham Spa and Cardiff Central

    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.

  • GWR – Between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Okehampton

    Do not travel: no trains between Exeter Central and Okehampton / Barnstaple until approximately 10:45

    Last updated: 08:55 21/11/2024

    A points failure at Crediton means lines between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple are blocked. Services between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple will be cancelled.

    Additionally, heavy snow between Crediton and Okehampton means the line is closed. Services between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Okehampton will be cancelled.

    Disruption is expected until 10:45.

    Customer advice:

    You are advised not to attempt to travel between Exeter and Okehampton / Barnstaple at this time.

    Owing to the adverse road conditions, Great Western Railway have been unable to source rail replacement transport.

    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.

  • GWR – Between London Paddington and Paignton / Plymouth, between Gloucester and Plymouth, between Cardiff Central and Plymouth / Penzance and also between Exmouth and Paington

    Reduced service at Dawlish and Teignmouth until approximately 11:00

    Last updated: 08:27 21/11/2024

    Severe weather between Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot is disrupting services that run between these stations. Some services between these stations will be revised to not call at Dawlish and Teignmouth.

    This is expected until approximately 11:00.

    Customer advice:

    Strong winds are causing sea spray along the Dawlish sea wall. As a result, some long distance services have been revised to not call at Dawlish and Teignmouth.

    Local services that run between Exmouth and Paignton are still able to call at these stations. If your train is no longer calling at these stations, you are advised to change at Exeter St Davids or Newton Abbot for a local stopping service.

    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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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 ReadingAll 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: 02:26 19/11/2024

    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. 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 Westgate 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.

  • 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: 02:04 19/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Southampton Central 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 Pier
    • 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.

  • 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: 03:09 20/11/2024

    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 and Heathrow Terminal 4 of 2 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 4 trains per hour

    Sunday

    Until 11:15:

    • Replacement buses (4 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 2 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.

    For London Paddington, you should use later train services.

    Chiltern Railways will operate between Oxford and London Marylebone.

    South Western Railway services between Reading and London Waterloo are expected to be busy as sporting events are planned for Twickenham.

    After 11:15:

    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.

  • 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: 04:14 19/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing various lines.

    The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn service 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 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn train service (see below).

    The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn service 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 service 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 service will depart at 06:38.

    The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington service 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.

  • 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

  • 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: 02:43 20/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Queen Street and Cardiff Bay, 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:

    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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended Great Western Railway Sleeper services on Sunday 24 November

    Last updated: 12:48 20/11/2024

    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). The train is scheduled to arrive into London Paddington at the normal time.

    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 into Exeter St Davids a few minutes later than normal. The train is scheduled to run to normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • GWR – Elizabeth Line between Shenfield / Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5, between Abbey Wood / London Paddington and ReadingGreat Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Swansea

    Amended late night services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading from Monday 2 to Wednesday 5 December

    Last updated: 12:35 31/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place overnight as part of Project Brunel between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading, closing some lines.

    Elizabeth Line

    From 22:00 to the end of service Monday to Wednesday, services between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will operate between Abbey Wood and London Paddington only.

    Services to / from stations between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading will run to a reduced service and amended timetable.

    Great Western Railway

    The 20:23 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive at 23:17.

    The 20:56 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will arrive at 23:30.

    The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will depart earlier than usual at 22:46. It will run to revised timings throughout.

    The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service will depart at 23:16 and will operate a few minutes later than normal throughout.

    The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will depart at 23:43 and will operate a few minutes later than normal as far as Twyford.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • XC, GWR – CrossCountry between Aberdeen / Edinburgh and PenzanceGreat Western Railway between London Paddington / Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads Exeter St Davids / Plymouth and Penzance, between Plymouth and Gunnislake / Liskeard / Par

    Track renewal work: Buses replace trains between Plymouth and Gunnislake / Liskeard from Monday 2 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 11:14 31/10/2024

    Engineering work to renew the tracks is taking place between Plymouth and Gunnislake / Liskeard, closing all lines.

    No trains will run between Plymouth and Liskeard.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Plymouth and Liskeard all week. These replacement buses will be provided by Great Western Railway.

    Great Western Railway:

    Replacement buses will run between:

    • Plymouth and St Austell (fast)
    • Plymouth and Liskeard ( all calling at Saltash and St Germans, some buses will additionally call at Devonport, Dockyard, Keyham and St Budeaux Ferry Road )
    • Menheniot and Liskeard (minibus service, connecting with Liskeard - Penzance trains and Plymouth - Liskeard buses)
    • Plymouth and Bere Ferrers via Bere Alston
    • Plymouth and Calstock via Gunnislake

    If you are travelling between Gunnislake / Calstock and Bere Ferres / Bere Alston you will have to use replacement buses to travel via Plymouth.

    Buses replacing stops at St Budeaux Ferry Road or St Budeaux Victoria Road will call at St Budeaux Square (Wolseley Road).

    Liskeard - Looe:

    Trains between Liskeard and Looe will be retimed to connect with replacement bus services, with some trains running earlier than usual.

    Night Riviera Sleeper services:

    Sleeper services that usually run between London Paddington and Penzance will be amended to run between London Paddington and Plymouth instead. To connect with the Plymouth to London Paddington sleeper, if you are travelling from stations between Penzance and Plymouth you will need to travel earlier to maintain your connection 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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swansea and London Paddington

    Amended 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service on Monday 2 December

    Last updated: 01:56 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines very early on Monday morning.

    As a result, the 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will depart earlier than usual at 03:38. It will arrive / depart Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend a few minutes earlier than normal before diverting between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Barry – not calling). The train will run to normal times departing Cardiff Central and beyond.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 2 and Tuesday 3 December

    Last updated: 02:02 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines on Monday and Tuesday nights.

    The 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will arrive / depart Patchway and beyond a few minutes later than normal.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

    Amended late night / early morning services between Guildford and Redhill / Gatwick Airport from Monday 2 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 02:47 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Gomshall, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 23:22 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will terminate at Redhill. A replacement bus will run from Redhill to Reigate, Dorking Deepdene and Guildford, for rail connections between Guildford and Reading.

    The 23:33 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Guildford. A replacement bus will run from Guildford to Dorking Deepdene, Reigate and dropping off only at Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will run from Guildford and beyond later than usual, and terminate at Redhill. Rail connections are available between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

    The 05:59 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill at 06:14. Earlier rail connections are available between Gatwick Airport and Redhill to connect with this 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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 12:27 31/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Gloucester, closing all lines via Kemble.

    As a result, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be diverted, not calling at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will additionally call at Bristol Parkway.

    A replacement bus service will run from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse, Gloucester (drop off only) and Cheltenham Spa (drop off only).

    If you are travelling between Swindon and Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa, you should use the train 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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended late night services between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 03:48 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, closing all lines via Chippenham overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    As a result, the following trains will be diverted, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa:

    Monday to Wednesday:

    • The 22:28 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service.

    Replacement buses for both trains will run between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Chippenham and Bath Spa.

    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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 09:16 10/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Pyle and Port Talbot Parkway, closing some lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result, the 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway, extending journey times by up to 8 minutes.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace late night trains between Bristol Temple Meads / Bath Spa and Westbury / Frome from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 12:50 11/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Freshford, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    As a result:

    • The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads service will terminate at Westbury. A replacement bus will run from Westbury to Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.
    • The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury service will terminate at Bath Spa. Road transport will run at 23:30 from Bath Spa to Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury. Also, road transport (taxi) will run at 23:30 from Bath Spa setting down only at Freshford Village and Westwood Village (for Avoncliff).
    • The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome service will not run. Road transport will run at 23:45 from Bristol Temple Meads to Keynsham Church, Oldfield Park Lower Bristol Road, Bath Spa, Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, Westbury and Frome. Also, a connecting bus at 00:27 (Tue-Fri) from Bath Spa setting down only at Freshford (Village) and Westwood Village (for Avoncliff).

    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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Exmouth / Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple

    Buses replace late night trains between Exeter St Davids / Crediton and Barnstaple from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 05:39 18/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    Each night, the following train alterations will apply:

    • The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple service will terminate at Crediton.
    • The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids service is cancelled.

    Road transport will operate as follows:

    • 21:50 from Crediton to Barnstaple, calling at all Copplestone, Morchard Yard, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple.
    • 22:41 from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids, calling at Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids

    Customers at or requiring Yeoford, a taxi will run to help with your journey as follows:

    • 21:48 Crediton to Yeoford
    • 23:35 Yeoford to Crediton
    • 23:59 Crediton to Yeoford

    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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Crewe and Chester from Monday 2 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 10:19 10/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Crewe and Chester, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 21:15 Cardiff Central to Crewe service will terminate at Crewe. A replacement bus will run from Crewe to Chester.

    The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will be retimed to start earlier than usual, at 23:04. A replacement bus will run from Crewe at 23:30 to Chester.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 04:46 Chester to Crewe service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe.

    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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod / Swansea

    Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 10:54 10/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Knighton and Llandrindod, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Llandrindod / Llanwrtyd.

    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.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town

    Buses replace late night trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 2 to Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 01:15 04/11/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    After 22:15 each night, buses will replace trains between Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.

    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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and London Paddington

    Amended 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 02:12 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Newbury, closing all lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    As a result, the 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will start from Newbury at 05:50. For Bedwyn, Hungerford or Kintbury, you should travel on later train services.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading

    Amended 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 03:20 09/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing 2 out of 4 lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    As a result, the 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow.

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    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.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour, and between Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury and Warminster

    Amended trains in the Bristol Temple Meads / Westbury area from Tuesday 3 to Friday 6 December

    Last updated: 12:42 31/10/2024

    Engineering work is taking place in the Westbury area, closing some lines.

    As a result, the following amendments will apply:

    • The 13:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central service will call additionally on request at Dilton Marsh.
    • The 13:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will call additionally on request at Dilton Marsh.
    • The 15:12 Westbury to Warminster service will not run.
    • The 15:30 Warminster to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Westbury at 15:41.
    • The 20:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will operate in 2 parts:
    1. The 20:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service.
    2. The 21:26 Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbour service.

    There will be no connection between these 2 trains. Customers for beyond Bristol Temple Meads should travel on the 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service. Further rail connections are available between Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 December

    Last updated: 09:39 10/09/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing some lines on Wednesday and Thursday evening.

    The 22:49 (departing 22:46 Wed) London Paddington to Swansea service will incur a few minutes additional journey time between Bristol Parkway and Newport.

    Check before you travel:

    You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner