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  • 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: 11:48 12/03/2025

    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: 11:38 12/03/2025

    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 – Elizabeth line between Shenfield and London Paddington / Heathrow Airport, and also between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Airport / Maidenhead / Reading All Great Western Railway between trains to / from London Paddington All Heathrow Express trains to / from London Paddington

    Lines reopened: disruption between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading

    Last updated: 11:44 12/03/2025

    Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system at West Drayton has now ended.

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Birmingham International / Shrewsbury / Welshpool and Aberystwyth

    Track Renewal and Maintenance Work: Buses replace trains between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth from 18:00 on Friday 21 March until 06:00 on Thursday 3 April

    Last updated: 01:13 21/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Newtown and Machynlleth, closing all lines for several days (background information on this work can be found below).

    From 18:00 on Friday 21 March until 06:00 on Thursday 3 April, no trains will run between Newtown and Machynlleth. Service details are as follows:

    From 18:00 on Friday 21 March to end of Saturday 29 March:

    • Trains will operate between Birmingham International and Newtown, calling at all stations including Shrewsbury
    • Buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth
    • Trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

    From Sunday 30 March to 06:00 on Thursday 3 April:

    • Trains will operate between Birmingham International and Shrewsbury
    • Buses will operate between Shrewsbury and Machynlleth
    • Trains will run between Machynlleth and Aberystwyth

    Check before you travel:

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

    Background Information:

    The line closure will allow a considerable amount of essential renewal and maintenance work to take place. This includes track renewal between Glantwymyn (which is on the line from Caersws) and Machynlleth, embankment strengthening work in the Talerddig area, and a number of key maintenance activities between Shrewsbury and Aberystwyth.

    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 London Paddington and Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill / Hereford

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 March

    Last updated: 10:00 30/12/2024

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

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa – not calling at either). You should use rail connections between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, for road transport from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill.

    The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill, and restart from Oxford. There will be no connection between the two parts of this service. However, there will be road transport from Worcester Shrub Hill to stations to Evesham and Oxford, but with no rail connection towards London Paddington.

    The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. Road transport will run from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway.

    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 Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace late night trains in the Bath Spa / Westbury area from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 March

    Last updated: 11:12 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bath Spa and Westbury, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

    The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads will terminate at Westbury. Road transport will run from Westbury to Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon and Bath Spa. Rail connections are available between 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 Freshford (Village), Westwood (Village, for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury.

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will terminate at Bath Spa. Road transport will run at 00:15 (Tuesday to Friday) from Bath Spa to Freshford (Village), Westwood (Village, for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, 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 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 London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Swansea / Cheltenham Spa

    Amended late night Great Western Railway services in the London Paddington area from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 March

    Last updated: 11:20 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Slough, closing some lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings.

    As a result:

    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier at 22:46
    • The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford will depart at 23:16
    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will depart at 23:37

    Additionally, the following trains will arrive London Paddington a few minutes later than normal:

    • The 20:23 Swansea to London Paddington
    • The 20:59 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington
    • The 22:01 Oxford to London Paddington

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – Transport for Wales between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Manchester Airport, and between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly, and also between Llandudno and Manchester Airport

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Chester and Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 24 to Friday 28 March

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Chester / Warrington Bank Quay and Manchester Piccadilly, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Thursday:

    The 19:42 Llandudno to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

    The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester for a replacement bus onward to Manchester Piccadilly.

    The 21:52 Chester to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay. A replacement bus will run from Warrington Bank Quay to Manchester Piccadilly. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

    The 22:01 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be replaced by a bus between Chester and Liverpool South Parkway. You should use alternative services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Lime Street.

    The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be replaced by a bus between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. You should travel on alternative services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

    The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will start from Chester. A replacement bus will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester.

    The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be replaced by a bus between Liverpool South Parkway and Chester. You should use other train services between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus.

    The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno service will start from Warrington Bank Quay at 06:21. A replacement bus will run from Manchester Airport at 04:39 to Warrington Bank Quay, connecting 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 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.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast services between London Euston and Manchester PiccadillyCrossCountry services between Birmingham New Street / Bournemouth / Reading and Manchester PiccadillyEast Midlands Railway services between Newark Castle / Nottingham and CreweLondon Northwestern Railway services between Stafford and CreweNorthern services between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly

    Lines reopened: disruption between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe / Macclesfield

    Last updated: 12:13 25/03/2025

    Trains have returned to normal following a trespass incident on the railway in the Kidsgrove area.

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and London Paddington

    Amended 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 March

    Last updated: 10:03 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Bath Spa and Westbury, closing all lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    As a result, the 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should use later services to complete your journey.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Henley-on-Thames and Reading

    Amended 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service from Tuesday 25 to Thursday 27 March

    Last updated: 10:44 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Twyford and Reading, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford, for onward rail connections towards Reading.

    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

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 25 to Friday 28 March

    Last updated: 10:50 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines very early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service

    The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service

    Tuesday to Friday:

    The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

    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 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 – Elizabeth line between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5, between Gidea Park and Heathrow Terminal 4, between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 / Maidenhead / Reading, and also between London Paddington and Reading Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Newbury / Bedwyn / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Shrub Hill / Westbury / Frome / Bristol Temple Meads / Great Malvern / Weston-super-Mare / Hereford / Exeter St Davids / Cardiff Central / Paignton / Plymouth / Swansea / Carmarthen / PenzanceHeathrow Express between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5

    Lines reopened: normal service resumed between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading

    Last updated: 07:39 25/03/2025

    Disruption following earlier overrunning engineering works between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminals / Reading has now ended.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Edinburgh and Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / PenzanceLNER between Aberdeen and Leeds, and also between Inverness / Aberdeen / Edinburgh and London Kings CrossLumo between Edinburgh and London Kings CrossTransPennine Express between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed / Newcastle

    Lines reopened: d elays at Dunbar expected until 11:30

    Last updated: 11:03 25/03/2025

    All lines have now reopened following a fault with the signalling system in the Dunbar area. Trains running through this station may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

    This issue is expected to continue to impact services until 11:30

    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 Didcot Parkway

    Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service on Friday 28 March

    Last updated: 09:46 30/12/2024

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne.

    A replacement bus service will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    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.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Penzance / Bristol Temple Meads and Edinburgh, between Plymouth and Leeds / Newcastle / Edinburgh / Dundee / Glasgow Central, between Birmingham New Street / Derby and Newcastle, and also between Reading and Sheffield / York / NewcastleEast Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Derby / Sheffield, between Nottingham and Matlock, and between Derby and Sheffield, and between Peterborough / Nottingham and Manchester Piccadilly / Liverpool Lime Street

    Amended service between Derby and Chesterfield on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March

    Last updated: 11:55 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Derby and Chesterfield, closing some lines all weekend.

    CrossCountry

    Services between Derby and Edinburgh / Dundee / Aberdeen will run to an amended timetable, with expected journey times extended by up to one hour.

    East Midlands Railway

    Saturday:

    An amended and reduced service will run between London St Pancras and Derby / Sheffield, with extended journey times.

    Replacement buses will run between:

    • East Midlands Parkway and Derby
    • Derby and Chesterfield
    • Derby and Matlock

    Sunday:

    An amended and reduced service will run between London St Pancras and Derby / Sheffield, with extended journey times.

    Replacement buses will run between Derby and Matlock.

    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.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted AirportEast Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Sheffield / Nottingham and NorwichGreater Anglia between Peterborough and Ipswich / Colchester

    Buses replace trains between Peterborough and Ely on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March

    Last updated: 01:19 13/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Ely, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry

    Buses will replace train services between Peterborough, March, and Ely.

    East Midland Railways

    An amended train service will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Peterborough, and also between Ely and Norwich.

    Replacement buses will run between Peterborough and Norwich.

    Greater Anglia

    Buses will replace train services between Peterborough and March.

    Trains will run to an amended timetable between March and Ipswich.

    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.

  • AW – Between Rhymney / Bargoed / Ystrad Mynach / Caerphilly / Cardiff Central and Barry Island, between Rhymney / Coryton / Cardiff Central and Bridgend, and also between Coryton / Caerphilly / Cardiff Central / Cardiff Queen Street and Penarth

    Buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry from Saturday 29 March to Friday 4 April

    Last updated: 03:32 13/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry, closing all lines.

    As a result, buses will replace train services between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry Island / Bridgend via Barry all week.

    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 – Between London Paddington and Reading

    No early morning trains at Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 29 March

    Last updated: 08:27 07/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing 2 out of 4 lines.

    The following services will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

    Replacement bus services will run between Burnham / Taplow and Slough.

    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 London Paddington and Swindon / Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads / Cheltenham Spa / Weston-super-Mare / Taunton / Swansea / Carmarthen / Exeter St Davids , and between Swindon and Westbury / Frome / Warminster / Weymouth

    Buses replace trains between Reading and Bath Spa / Bristol Parkway on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 March

    Last updated: 08:29 07/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Chippenham / Bristol Parkway, closing all lines.

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Reading and Swindon
    • Didcot Parkway and Swindon
    • Swindon and Bristol Parkway
    • Swindon and Chippenham / Bath Spa

    Trains that usually run between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted to run via Newbury (not calling), and will be retimed throughout.

    Trains that usually run between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa only.

    An hourly service will run between London Paddington and Reading, calling at Slough.

    An amended (2 hourly) service will run between Chippenham and Westbury.

    At Reading, most diverted trains from London Paddington will pick up only, and most diverted trains to London Paddington will drop off only.

    At Bristol Temple Meads, most diverted trains from London Paddington will drop off only, and most diverted trains to London Paddington will pick up only.

    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.

  • XC – from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly

    Amended 09:01 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly service on Sunday 30 March

    Last updated: 11:55 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 09:01 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart earlier than usual at 08:57. This service will run earlier until Stoke-on-Trent, where it will resume its usual timetable.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

    Amended "Night Riviera" Sleeper services on Sunday 30 March

    Last updated: 12:05 20/02/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight from Sunday evening until Monday morning.

    As a result:

    • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will depart Exeter St Davids approximately 7 minutes earlier than usual, and will then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading
    • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Exeter St Davids, calling at Exeter St Davids later than usual. Normal timings will resume departing Exeter St Davids

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Reading / Oxford / Worcester Foregate Street / Swansea

    Amended late evening service to / from London Paddington from Monday 31 March to Wednesday 2 April

    Last updated: 12:11 07/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between London Paddington and Southall, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 20:23 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive at London Paddington later than usual at 23:24
    • The 20:56 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will arrive at London Paddington later than usual at 23:40
    • The 22:40 Reading to London Paddington service will arrive at London Paddington later than usual at 23:26
    • The 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service will depart later than usual at 23:16
    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will depart later than usual at 23:37

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea

    Amended late evening service between Swindon and Bristol Parkway from Monday 31 March to Thursday 3 April

    Last updated: 12:51 07/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park.
    • The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, calling additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa. This service will also divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Ninian Park.
    • The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will divert between Reading and Bath Spa via Newbury. This service will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and Chippenham. A replacement bus service will run between Didcot Parkway, Swindon, and 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 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 – between London Paddington and Penzance, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids

    Amended late night service between Taunton and Exeter St Davids from Monday 31 March to Thursday 3 April

    Last updated: 12:40 20/02/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera" sleeper service will depart Liskeard, Plymouth, Totnes, and Newton Abbot, and arrive at Exeter St Davids earlier than usual by up to 5 minutes. The service will depart Exeter St Davids later than usual, diverting between Exeter St Davids and Reading via Honiton. This service will not call at Taunton
    • The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will terminate at Taunton. A replacement bus service will run between Taunton and Exeter St Davids
    • The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” sleeper service will arrive at Exeter St Davids 20 minutes earlier than usual and will be diverted between Reading and Exeter St Davids via Honiton This service will not call Taunton
    • The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids, calling at all stations to drop off only except for Taunton, which will be drop off and pick up

    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.

  • AW – from Crewe to Shrewsbury

    Amended 05:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury service from Tuesday 1 to Friday 4 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Shrewsbury, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 05:20 Crewe to Shrewsbury service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Shrewsbury, calling at all stations.

    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 – Between Swansea and London Paddington

    Amended 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service on Thursday 3 to Friday 4 April

    Last updated: 01:04 20/02/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Port Talbot and Bridgend, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will arrive / depart Bridgend later than normal. Normal timings 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 Didcot Parkway and London Paddington

    Amended 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service on Saturday 5 April

    Last updated: 08:25 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead, closing some lines on Saturday evening.

    As a result, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 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 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 London Paddington and Newbury / Bedwyn

    Buses replace early morning trains between Newbury and Bedwyn on Saturday 5 April

    Last updated: 08:38 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing some lines on Saturday morning.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Reading to Newbury, departing earlier than usual at 05:05 and calling at all stations. You can use the below train to complete your journey.
    • The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn service will depart later than usual at 05:56. This service will not call at Reading West, Theale, Aldermaston, Midgham, Thatcham, or Newbury Racecourse.
    • The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 06:25. A replacement bus service will run from Bedwyn to Newbury, departing earlier than usual at 05:30.
    • The 06:35 Bedwyn to Newbury service will depart later than usual at 06:38.
    • The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington service will depart later than usual at 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 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 Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour

    Amended late night Great Western Railway services in the Fareham / Portsmouth Harbour area on Saturday 5 April

    Last updated: 09:24 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cosham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing some lines on Saturday evening.

    As a result:

    • The 19:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will terminate at Portsmouth & Southsea
    • The 20:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour service will terminate at Fareham

    Rail connections are available between Fareham / Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR, AW – All Great Western Railway services to / from CarmarthenAll Transport for Wales services to / from / via Carmarthen

    Buses replace trains to / from Carmarthen / Swansea on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Swansea and Carmarthen, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Trains will not run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

    Replacement buses (run by both Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales) will run between Swansea and Carmarthen.

    Transport for Wales:

    Buses replace trains between Swansea and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour.

    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 services via Warminster / Yeovil Pen MillSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo and Salisbury / Exeter St Davids

    Buses replace trains between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:48 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, closing all lines.

    South Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction.

    A reduced train service will run between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction, with trains diverted to run via Warminster / Westbury / Yeovil Pen Mill.

    Great Western Railway:

    Saturday and Sunday:

    In order to accommodate diverted South Western Railway trains, services that run via Warminster / Yeovil Pen Mill will be retimed by a few minutes.

    Additionally:

    Saturday:

    • 09:30 Weymouth to Gloucester will not call at Oldfield Park
    • 11:30 Weymouth to Gloucester will not call at Oldfield Park
    • 13:30 Weymouth to Gloucester will not call at Oldfield Park

    Sunday:

    • 13:32 Swindon to Weymouth will depart 13:42 and will operate later than normal throughout
    • 10:38 Weymouth to Swindon will depart 10:58 and will operate later than normal throughout
    • 14:05 Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads will depart Yeovil Pen Mill and beyond approximately 10 mins later than normal

    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 – All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington

    Amended trains in the Twyford area on Saturday 5 April

    Last updated: 01:40 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Twyford and Reading, closing some lines.

    Long distance services:

    The following trains will depart 5 minutes later than usual:

    • 08:13 London Paddington to Bristol Parkway
    • 12:13 London Paddington to Cardiff Central
    • 15:13 London Paddington to Bristol Parkway
    • 16:16 London Paddington to Cardiff Central
    • 20:13 London Paddington to Swindon

    Also:

    • 10:13 London Paddington to Swindon will start from Reading
    • 10:45 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare will depart earlier at 10:43

    Most long distance services towards London Paddington will arrive a few minutes later than normal.

    Local services:

    From approximately 06:35 until 20:40, an amended and reduced timetable will be in place for trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway, with many of them running between Reading and Didcot Parkway only.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • XC – CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly / Nottingham / Birmingham New Street / Reading and BournemouthSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Basingstoke / Southampton Central and Poole, between London Waterloo / Southampton Central and Weymouth and between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier

    Buses replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway / Brockenhurst and Lymington / Bournemouth / Poole on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:55 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Redbridge and Bournemouth / Poole, closing all lines.

    CrossCountry:

    Buses will replace trains between Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth.

    Trains will continue to run to / from Southampton Central.

    South Western Railway:

    Saturday:

    Buses will operate between:

    • Southampton Airport Parkway and Bournemouth
    • Southampton Central and Bournemouth
    • Brockenhurst and Bournemouth
    • Brockenhurst and Lymington

    Sunday:

    Buses will operate between:

    • Southampton Airport and Poole
    • Southampton Central and New Milton
    • Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier

    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 London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

    Buses replace late night trains to / from Chippenham / Bath Spa on Saturday 5 April

    Last updated: 01:46 05/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bath Spa, closing all lines late on Saturday night.

    As a result, the following trains will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, not calling at Chippenham or Bath Spa:

    • The 22:30 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service
    • The 23:30 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service

    Replacement buses will run from Swindon to Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham and Bath Spa.

    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 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.

  • AW – all routes to / from Cardiff Queen Street

    No trains to / from Cardiff Queen Street on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place at Cardiff Queen Street, closing various lines.

    All day on Saturday and Sunday, no trains will run to / from / via Cardiff Queen Street.

    Trains to / from Treherbert, Aberdere, and Merthyr Tydfil will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Radyr via Ninian Park, and will not call at Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, or Llandaf.

    Buses will replace trains between:

    • Cardiff Central and Caerphilly / Ystrad Mynach / Bargoed / Rhymney
    • Cardiff Central and Radyr via Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, and Llandaf
    • Cardiff Bay and Radyr via Cardiff Queen Street, Cathays, and Llandaf
    • Cardiff Central and Penarth

    Ticket Acceptance:

    You can use Cardiff Bus services at no extra cost between Cardiff Central and Coryton on Saturday (no bus service is available on Sunday). Additionally, you can use Cardiff Bus services at no extra cost between Cardiff City Centre and Cardiff Bay (Route 6).

    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 Newbury and Reading

    Amended 23:23 Newbury to Reading service on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 09:27 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Newbury and Reading West, closing all lines.

    As a result, the 23:23 Newbury to Reading will not run, and will be replaced by road transport 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 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 London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

    Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 09:42 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Reading, closing some lines on Sunday morning / evening.

    As a result, the 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

    After this time on Sundays, Taplow station is closed.

    The following trains will not call at Burnham:

    • The 06:20 (starting 06:25) London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 07:42 Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service
    • The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service

    Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham, 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 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 London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Swindon / Bristol Parkway / Bristol Temple Meads / Exeter St Davids

    Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Oxford / Swindon on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:11 28/02/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cholsey and Appleford, closing all lines on Sunday morning.

    • The 07:36 London Paddington to Great Malvern will start from Oxford. Earlier road transport will run from Reading and Didcot Parkway to Oxford to connect into the train
    • The 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will terminate at Reading. Road transport from Reading to Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring & Streatley, Cholsey and Didcot Parkway
    • The 07:45 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington will change direction of travel at Chippenham before diverting between there and Reading (via Newbury – not calling). It will not call Swindon and Didcot Parkway and will arrive at Reading and London Paddington approximately 30 minutes later than normal. Earlier road transport from Swindon to Didcot Parkway, also from Swindon to Reading for rail connections to London Paddington
    • The 07:54 Oxford to London Paddington will start from Reading. Customers from Oxford and Didcot Parkway should travel later
    • The 08:05 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids will start from Swindon. Earlier road transport from Reading to Swindon, also from Didcot Parkway to Swindon to connect into the train
    • The 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will start from Reading. Road transport from Didcot Parkway, Cholsey, Goring & Streatley and Tilehurst to Reading for connections to stations to Slough and London Paddington
    • The 08:30 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington will terminate at Swindon. Connects at Swindon into 09:25 (departing 09:06) Swindon to London Paddington
    • The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea will depart Reading at 09:06, then operate approximately 10 minutes later than normal throughout
    • The 08:37 Swindon to London Paddington will start from Reading. Customers from Swindon and Didcot Parkway travel later
    • The 09:02 Oxford to London Paddington will depart at 09:10 and will operate later than normal throughout. It will not call at Didcot Parkway and Slough. Earlier road transport from Oxford to Didcot Parkway
    • The 09:19 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington will not run
    • The 09:20 London Paddington to Oxford will depart at 09:33, and operate later than normal throughout
    • The 09:25 Swindon to London Paddington will depart earlier at 09:06 and will call additionally Cholsey, Goring & Streatley, Pangbourne, Tilehurst, Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough
    • The 10:07 London Paddington to Bristol Parkway will depart at 10:13

    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 – All Great Western Railway services to / from Portsmouth HarbourSouth Western Railway between London Waterloo / Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour, and between London Waterloo and Poole, and between Southampton Central and Portsmouth & SouthseaSouthern between London Victoria / Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour, and between London Victoria / Brighton and Southampton Central

    Buses replace trains between Fareham / Havant and Portsmouth Harbour on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:48 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cosham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing all lines.

    Great Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour.

    South Western Railway:

    Buses will replace trains between Fareham / Havant and Portsmouth Harbour.

    Southern:

    Buses will replace trains between Havant and Portsmouth Harbour.

    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.

  • XC – Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Birmingham New Street / Wolverhampton / Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street / Preston / Glasgow Central / Edinburgh, and also between Birmingham New Street and Preston / Glasgow Central and EdinburghCrossCountry between Plymouth / Paignton / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Reading / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Crewe / Liverpool Lime Street

    Buses replace trains between Wolverhampton and Stafford on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:55 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Wolverhampton and Penkridge, closing all lines.

    Avanti West Coast:

    Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton and Stafford.

    CrossCountry:

    Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.

    London Northwestern Railway

    Services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will start / terminate at Stafford.

    Replacement bus services will operate between Wolverhampton and Stafford. You may also use alternate services between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton at no extra cost.

    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.

  • XC – CrossCountry between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh / Plymouth

    No CrossCountry service to / from Motherwell on Sunday 6 April

    Last updated: 11:55 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Glasgow Central and Motherwell, closing some lines.

    As a result, no CrossCountry services will call at Motherwell.

    You should use other train services instead.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Fratton and Bristol Temple Meads

    Amended 04:50 Fratton to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 7 April

    Last updated: 09:54 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cosham and Portsmouth Harbour, closing some lines early on Monday morning.

    As a result, the 04:50 Fratton to Bristol Temple Meads will start from Fareham.

    If you are travelling from Fratton, Cosham or Portchester, you should travel by later services.

    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 service on Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April

    Last updated: 10:33 13/01/2025

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

    As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will start from Cardiff Central earlier than usual, at 23:29, and will call at Patchway and beyond approximately 5 mins later than normal.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway, and between Reading and Oxford

    Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 7 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:09 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.

    As a result, the following trains will not run to / from Pangbourne:

    Monday to Thursday:

    • The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
    • The 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington
    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • The 03:55 Oxford to Reading

    For this train, you should travel by later train services.

    Friday:

    • The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

    Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

    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.

  • AW – between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central / Maesteg

    Amended late night service to / from Ebbw Vale Town from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Ebbw Vale Town and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.

    The following services are affected:

    • The 21:11 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
    • The 22:07 Maesteg to Ebbw Vale Town service will terminate at Cardiff Central. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central and Ebbw Vale Town.
    • The 23:13 Ebbw Vale Town to Cardiff Central service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Ebbw Vale Town to 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 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 – All Great Western Railway services to / from Barnstaple

    Buses replace late night trains between Barnstaple and Crediton / Exeter St Davids from Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 April

    Last updated: 11:25 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    The 20:54 Exmouth to Barnstaple will terminate at Crediton. A replacement bus will run at 21:50 from Crediton to Copplestone, Morchard Road, Lapford, Eggesford, Kings Nympton, Umberleigh and Barnstaple. Also a road transport (taxi) will run at 21:48 from Crediton to Yeoford.

    The 22:41 Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids will not run, and will be replaced by road transport at 22:41 from Barnstaple to Umberleigh, Eggesford, Morchard Road, Copplestone, Crediton, Newton St Cyres and Exeter St Davids. Also road transport (taxis) connecting with this bus at Crediton: at 23:35 from Yeoford to Crediton and at 23:59 from 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 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 Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

    Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April

    Last updated: 11:33 13/01/2025

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

    Monday, Wednesday and Thursday:

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel.

    A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse Town Hall. This bus continues to Gloucester (set down only) and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers from Swindon to Gloucester / Cheltenham Spa should use the train.

    Tuesday:

    The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester, not calling at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse. It will call additionally at Bristol Parkway where it will change direction of travel. It will terminate at Gloucester.

    A replacement bus will run at 23:42 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse Town Hall. This bus continues to Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa.

    Customers from Swindon to Gloucester should use 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 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 London Paddington and Swansea

    Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway trains to / from Swansea from Monday 7 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:50 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

    Monday to Thursday:

    • 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than normal
    • 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond later than normal
    • 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond later than normal

    Tuesday to Friday:

    • 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will depart earlier 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). It will run to normal timings 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 London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads (via Bath Spa), and between Bristol Temple Meads and Westbury / Frome / Portsmouth Harbour

    Buses replace late night trains between Swindon / Frome / Westbury and Bath Spa / Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April

    Last updated: 12:02 13/01/2025

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

    London Paddington - Bristol Temple Meads:

    The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads, not calling Chippenham and Bath Spa.

    Road transport from Swindon to Chippenham and Bath Spa. These buses continue to Bristol Temple Meads.

    Westbury - Bristol Temple Meads:

    The 21:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Bristol Temple Meads will terminate Westbury. Road transport from Westbury to Trowbridge, Bradford-on-Avon, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

    The 23:06 Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury will terminate Bath Spa. Road transport at 23:30 from Bath Spa to Freshford (Village), Westwood (Village, for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury.

    The 23:45 Bristol Temple Meads to Frome will not run and will be replaced by road transport at 23:45 from Bristol Temple Meads to Keynsham Church, Oldfield Park Lower Bristol Road, Bath Spa, Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge and Westbury. Also road transport at 23:45 from Bristol Temple Meads to Keynsham Church, Oldfield Park Lower Bristol Road, Bath Spa, Freshford (Village), Westwood (Village, for Avoncliff), Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, 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 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.

  • AW – between Holyhead / Chester / Manchester Piccadilly / Crewe /Hereford and Cardiff Central

    Amended service between Hereford and Newport from Monday 7 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

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

    As a result, some services between Hereford and Newport will run to an amended timetable, with extended journey times up to 20 minutes later than usual.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – between Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour

    No late evening / early morning services between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun from Monday 7 to Thursday 10 April

    Last updated: 06:55 17/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, closing some lines.

    As a result, from approximately 22:20 until the end of service Monday to Thursday evenings, no Transport for Wales trains will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.

    Services between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour will be diverted between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Barry (along the Vale of Glamorgan line).

    Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, calling at all stops.

    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 London Paddington and Reading

    Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:13 13/01/2025

    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:

    • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service
    • The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service
    • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

    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 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 Henley-on-Thames and Reading

    Amended 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:17 13/01/2025

    Engineering work is taking place between Twyford and Reading, closing some lines.

    As a result, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford.

    You can use alternative rail connections between Twyford and Reading.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and London Paddington

    Amended 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:42 13/01/2025

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

    The 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel by later train services.

    Check before you travel:

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

  • AW – between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester

    Amended late night / early morning service between Cardiff Central / Crewe and Chester from Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April

    Last updated: 11:38 12/03/2025

    Engineering work is taking place overnight between Crewe and Chester, closing some lines.

    Tuesday to Thursday:

    • The 21:24 Cardiff Central to Chester service will divert between Shrewsbury and Chester via Wrexham General. This service will not call at Yorton, Wem, Prees, Whitchurch, Wrenbury, Nantwich, or Crewe. A replacement bus service will run between Shrewsbury and Chester, calling at all stations.
    • The 23:30 Crewe to Chester service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Crewe to Chester instead.

    Wednesday to Friday:

    • The 04:22 Chester to Birmingham International service will start from Crewe at 04:48. A replacement bus will run from Chester to Crewe, departing at 03:39.

    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 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.