Rail Disruptions

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

Lines reopened: Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury

Last updated: 11:32 15/08/2024

Disruption between Westbury and Salisbury has now ended.

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

Lines reopened: Disruption between Leominster and Hereford

Last updated: 06:46 02/07/2024

Disruption between Leominster and Hereford has now ended.

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

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

Last updated: 12:03 19/09/2024

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

Incident: Between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach Incident detail page
GWR – Between Par and Newquay

Buses replace trains between St Austell and Newquay until at least Friday 13 December

Last updated: 11:53 09/12/2024

Emergency repairs following a landslip means the line to / from Newquay will be closed until at least Friday 13 December.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement transport is operating between St Austell and Newquay in both directions. Please note that rail replacement transport will not serve Par.
If you are travelling to Newquay from Par you are advised to travel by train to St Austell and connect with the rail replacement transport there.
If you are travelling to Par from Newquay you are advised to travel to St Austell using the rail replacement transport and change there for a train to Par.
Alternatively, you may use your ticket on Go Cornwall Bus route number 21 between St Austell and Newquay at no extra cost.
Additional information:
Network Rail engineers working on the line discovered that a significant amount of ballast - the stones which hold the tracks in place - near St Blazey, had become displaced. As a result repairs must be carried out before trains can run again.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: Between Par and Newquay Incident detail page
AW – Various Transport for Wales routes

Disruption on some Transport for Wales routes today

Last updated: 07:28 10/12/2024

Whilst the Met Office weather warnings have now ended, disruption is still expected to continue across various Transport for Wales routes following severe weather and Storm Darragh.
Service remains suspended on some routes today. You are strongly advised to check your journey in full before travelling.
If you are unable to complete your journey today, you'll be able to use your ticket to travel tomorrow (Wednesday 11 December) at no extra cost.
The following routes are impacted:
Buses replace trains between Llandudno / Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog - until the end of the day
No Transport for Wales services will run between Llandudno / Llandudno Junction and Blaenau Ffestiniog. A limited rail replacement transport service operated by Llew Jones will run between Llandudno and Blaenau Ffestiniog.
No trains between Shrewsbury and Swansea (via the Heart of Wales line) - until the end of the day
No Transport for Wales services will run between Shrewsbury and Swansea via the Heart of Wales line. No rail replacement transport will run.
Buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour - until the end of the day
No Transport for Wales services will run between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock / Milford Haven / Fishguard Harbour. Rail replacement transport will run in place of trains.
Disruptions between Craven Arms and Ludlow - until approximately 08:30
Train services running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: Various Transport for Wales routes Incident detail page
GWR – Between Swansea and Carmarthen

Disruption to Great Western Railway services between Swansea and Carmarthen

Last updated: 12:02 10/12/2024

A normal Great Western Railway service is expected to resume between Swansea and Carmarthen tomorrow.

Incident: Between Swansea and Carmarthen Incident detail page
AW – Transport for Wales between Machynlleth and Pwllheli

Buses replace trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli from 16:45 on Sunday 8 until 07:30 on Monday 16 December

Last updated: 12:04 07/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Machynlleth and Pwllheli, closing all lines.
From Monday 9 to Sunday 15 December, buses will replace trains between Machynlleth and Pwllheli. A mixture of fast and stopping buses will run.
On Sunday 8 December, the 16:52 and 18:55 Machynlleth to Pwllheli services will be replaced by buses.
On Monday 16 December, the 06:29 and 07:29 Pwllheli to Machynlleth services will be replaced by buses. These replacement buses will run earlier than usual in order to connect with train services at Machynlleth.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Transport for Wales between Machynlleth and Pwllheli Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads

Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 02:37 16/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will not call at Stapleton Road or Lawrence Hill.
A replacement bus will run between Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads, calling at Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Cardiff Central and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa

Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 05:36 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Stonehouse and Gloucester, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.
As a result, the 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service will be amended to start earlier than usual, and will be diverted between Swindon and Gloucester. It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. The train will terminate at Gloucester.
A replacement bus will run from Swindon at 23:42, calling at Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall), Gloucester (drop off only) and Cheltenham Spa.
For Gloucester, please use the train service where possible. For travel between Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa, you should use earlier train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Amended 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 05:54 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing all direct lines between these stations.
As a result, the 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and will call at Bristol Parkway and beyond later than usual, with extended journey times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from / via Newbury / Chippenham

Wessex Area Railway Upgrade: Buses replace trains between Newbury and Bedwyn, and between Chippenham and Westbury from 22:20 on Monday 9 until Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 11:04 07/11/2024

Engineering work, part of the Wessex area railway upgrade, is taking place between Newbury and Westbury, closing all lines.
Monday evening:
The 21:57 and 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn services will not run and will be replaced by road transport, calling all stations.
The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn service will terminate at Newbury. Road transport will run from Newbury to Bedwyn, calling at all stations.
The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury service will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport, calling all stations.
The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading service will start from Newbury. Earlier road transport will run from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury to Newbury to connect into the train. There will also be road transport at 23:38 from Bedwyn to Reading, calling at Hungerford and Kintbury, then setting down only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading.
Tuesday to Thursday:
Local services:
Newbury - Bedwyn:
Replacement buses will run between Newbury and Bedwyn.
An amended train service will run between London Paddington / Reading and Newbury.
For travel between Newbury / Bedwyn and Westbury, you should travel via Reading
Swindon - Westbury:
As a result of train diversions, most local train services between Swindon and Westbury will be replaced by buses. Rail connections are available between Swindon and Chippenham.
Long distance services:
Trains that run between London and South West England that usually run via Newbury will be diverted to run by alternative routes.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: All Great Western Railway services to / from / via Newbury / Chippenham Incident detail page
AW – Between Cardiff Central and Bridgend

Amended 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 08:02 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Barry and Bridgend, closing all lines.
The 22:41 Cardiff Central to Bridgend will terminate at Barry. A replacement bus service will run forward to Bridgend.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Cardiff Central and Bridgend Incident detail page
AW – Between Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury / Milford Haven

Amended late night Transport for Wales service to / from Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 08:14 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place late at night between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines.
The 17:00 Milford Haven to Manchester Piccadilly will terminate at Crewe, with onward bus replacement being provided to Wilmslow, Stockport (set down only) and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 22:32 Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury will start from Crewe at 23:18. A replacement bus will depart Stockport at 21:58 calling at Wilmslow. You are advised to use other train operator service between Manchester Piccadilly and Stockport to connect with this bus.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Manchester Piccadilly and Shrewsbury / Milford Haven Incident detail page
AW – Between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly and also between Shrewsbury and Chester

Amended late night Transport for Wales service between Shrewsbury and Chester from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 December

Last updated: 08:29 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Shrewsbury and Chester, closing some lines.
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will divert after Shrewsbury via Crewe. A replacement bus service will be provided between Shrewsbury and Chester.
The 22:32 Chester to Shrewsbury train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
The 23:40 Shrewsbury to Chester train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly and also between Shrewsbury and Chester Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Paignton / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern Railway between Stafford and Crewe

Buses replace trains between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent until approximately 13:00

Last updated: 09:26 10/12/2024
On Saturday 7 December, a tree had fallen in the Stone area and caused damage to the overhead electric wires. This meant all lines had to be closed between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent which resulted in a London Northwestern Railway service becoming stranded and unable to move.
Over the past few days, repairs have been taking place to repair the overhead wires, and these are almost complete. A rescue train is currently on site to move the broken down service. Until this has been done, the lines will remain closed as further safety checks may be required.
As a result, trains between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent will be cancelled, revised or diverted and replacement buses will run between these stations.
Disruption is expected until until approximately 13:00.
Advice for CrossCountry customers:
Services between Stafford and Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted via Crewe and will not call at Stoke-on-Trent or Macclesfield in either direction.
Rail replacement transport is operating between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.
Alternatively, tickets will be accepted on the following services:
- Avanti West Coast via any reasonable route
- Northern between Stoke-on-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly
Advice for London Northwestern Railway customers:
Rail replacement transport is in operation between Stafford and Crewe via Stoke-on-Trent.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: CrossCountry between Paignton / Bournemouth / Southampton Central / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and Manchester PiccadillyLondon Northwestern... Incident detail page
GWR – Between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

Disruption between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames

Last updated: 08:30 10/12/2024

Following a broken down train at Henley-on-Thames, all lines have now opened and trains are able to run as scheduled.

Incident: Between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames Incident detail page
GWR – Trains between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Okehampton and alsop betweebn Exeter Central and Barnstaple

Lines reopened: disruption between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple / Okehampton expected until 10:15

Last updated: 08:49 10/12/2024

Following a points failure at Crediton means all lines have reopened, As a result, trains may still be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. This is expected until 10:15.
Additional Information:
Specialist teams have rectified the problem.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Incident: Trains between Exeter Central / Exeter St Davids and Okehampton and alsop betweebn Exeter Central and Barnstaple Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between Bedwyn and London Paddington

Amended 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service on Friday 13 December

Last updated: 06:40 17/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Newbury, closing all lines.
As a result, the 05:32 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will not run. You should travel by later services instead.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:04 14/11/2024
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 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 will run to / from Taplow on Sunday, so the following trains will be amended to not call at Burnham:
- The 06:20 and 07:42 Reading to London Paddington service
- The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service
- The 23:31 London Paddington to Reading service
- The 23:53 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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

Amended late night service to / from Pangbourne on Saturday 14 December

Last updated: 09:05 23/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Cholsey and Didcot Parkway, closing 2 out of 4 lines.
The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
- The 22:08 and 23:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services.
- The 23:08 Didcot Parkway to Reading service.
- The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
If you are travelling to / from Pangbourne, you should travel via Tilehurst for connecting replacement bus service. The bus takes approximately 10 minutes 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 information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway and also between Didcot Parkway and Reading Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea

Amended 19:18 London Paddington to Swansea service on Saturday 14 December

Last updated: 09:16 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing all lines.
The 19:18 London Paddington to Swansea service will not run, you should use earlier or later services to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between London Paddington and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – Between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour

Amended 19:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour on Saturday 14 December

Last updated: 09:01 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Westbury and Warminster, closing some lines.
The 19:30 Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbour will terminate Southampton Central.
Rail connections are available between Southampton Central and Fareham and between Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between Cardiff Central and Portsmouth Harbour Incident detail page
GWR – All routes to / from Paignton

Amended late night service to / from Paignton on Saturday 14 December

Last updated: 08:59 14/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exeter St Thomas, closing some lines.
The following amended service will operate:
To Paignton:
- 20:24 Exmouth to Paignton will terminate Exeter St Davids. Customers for beyond Exeter St Davids travel by earlier or later services
- 20:54 Exmouth to Exeter St Davids will not run. Customers travel by earlier or later services
From Paignton:
- 21:58 Paignton to Newton Abbot will not run. Customers travel by earlier or later services
- 22:40 Paignton to Exeter St Davids will terminate Newton Abbot. Customers for beyond Newton Abbot travel by earlier services or the train and bus shown below
- 23:15 Paignton to Exeter St Davids will terminate Newton Abbot. A replacement bus will start from Newton Abbot to Teignmouth, Dawlish, Dawlish Warren, Starcross, Marsh Barton, Exeter St Thomas and Exeter St Davids
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: All routes to / from Paignton Incident detail page
XC – Between Bournemouth and Manchester Piccadilly

Amended CrossCountry northbound services from Reading until 16:00 on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 07:43 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place until 16:00 in the Reading area, closing some lines.
Until 16:00, CrossCountry northbound services will depart a few minutes later than normally advertised.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between Bournemouth and Manchester Piccadilly Incident detail page
GWR – Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington All Heathrow Express services to / from London Paddington

Amended services between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 10:01 14/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport / Reading, closing some lines.
Elizabeth line:
The following amendments will apply:
- Services between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will terminate / start at London Paddington Lower Level
- 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 and Heathrow Terminal 4 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 Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 of only 4 trains per hour
- Services between Abbey Wood and Reading will now call at Iver
- Acton Main line, West Ealing and Hanwell will have no service
Great Western Railway:
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. A reduced service will operate from approximately 08:00 until 22:00.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

Amended early morning Great Western Railway service to / from Reading on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 10:25 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Bramley and also between Reading and Theale until 08:40, closing some lines.
The 07:51 (departing 07:47) London Paddington to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon - not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey. Normal timings departing Westbury and beyond.
The 08:50 (departing 08:44) London Paddington to Penzance will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.
The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke will not run and will be replaced by earlier rail replacement bus service at 07:37 from Reading to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke. Reading West customers to travel by alternative services.
The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading will not run. An earlier rail replacement bus service will depart at 07:47 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading. Reading West customers travel by alternative / later services.
The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier rail replacement bus service departing at 07:55 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse.
The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury (connects out of the above bus).
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Reading and Basingstoke / Newbury / Bedwyn Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway

Reduced service to / from Pangbourne until 16:00 on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:58 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place until 16:00 between Cholsey and Didcot Parkway, closing 1 out of 4 lines.
The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:
The 07:38 and 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway.
The 09:38, 10:38, 11:38, 12:38, 13:38 and 14:38 London Paddington (all starting Reading) to Didcot Parkway will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey and will not call at Pangbourne.
Customers from Pangbourne to Didcot Parkway travel by rail to Tilehurst, then back by rail to Didcot Parkway.
Customers from London Paddington and Reading to Pangbourne travel to Goring & Streatley, then back by rail to Pangbourne. Trains from Didcot Parkway to Reading / London Paddington will call as normal at Pangbourne.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway Incident detail page
GWR – Between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour

Buses replace trains between Westbury and Warminster on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 11:31 23/09/2024

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

Incident: Between Cardiff Central / Bristol Temple Meads and Portsmouth Harbour Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance

Amended Great Western Railway Sleeper services on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:54 14/11/2024

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). Normal timings arriving London Paddington.
The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – not calling) and will arrive Exeter St Davids a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Amended 20:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 12:53 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines.
The 23:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). They will not call Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. A replacement bus will operate from Reading to set down only at Swindon and Chippenham.
Didcot Parkway customers travel by diverted 23:33 service and change at Reading.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen and also between Bristol Parkway and Swansea

Amended Great Western Railway morning service to / from Swansea on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:51 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place until 12:00 between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines.
From London Paddington direction:
The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier at 08:28 and will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling), arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond approximately 35 minutes later than normal.
The 08:58 Bristol Parkway to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling), arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond approximately 25 minutes later than normal.
The 09:31 London Paddington to Carmarthen will depart earlier at 09:28 and will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Barry – not calling) arriving / departing Bridgend and beyond approximately 30 minutes later than normal. It will terminate Swansea. A separate train will operate from Swansea to Carmarthen. No connection between the two trains.
To London Paddington:
The 07:55 Swansea to London Paddington will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Barry – not calling). Later than normal timings arriving / departing Cardiff Central and beyond.
The 08:35 Swansea to London Paddington will not run.
The 09:23, 10:22 and 11:23 Swansea to London Paddington will depart earlier than normal and will divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central (via Barry – not calling). Normal timings departing Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway and Swindon. They will arrive / depart Reading and arrive London Paddington a few minutes later than normal.
The 09:55 Bristol Parkway to London Paddington will depart earlier at 09:35.
Check before you travel:
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Incident: Between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen and also between Bristol Parkway and Swansea Incident detail page
GWR – From Exeter St Davids to Exmouth / Paignton / Penzance

Amended Great Western Railway morning service from Exeter St Davids on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:48 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Exeter St Thomas until 09:20, closing all lines.
The 08:17 Exeter St Davids to Exmouth will start from Exeter Central. Customers from Exeter St Davids travel by later services.
The 08:20 Exeter St Davids to Paignton will start from Newton Abbot. An earlier rail replacement bus will depart at 07:20 from Exeter St Davids, calling at Exeter St Thomas, Marsh Barton, Starcross, Dawlish Warren, Dawlish and Teignmouth to Newton Abbot to connect into the train.
The 08:36 Exeter St Davids to Penzance will start from Plymouth. Earlier rail connection at 08:50 from Newton Abbot, Totnes and Ivybridge to Plymouth. This train connects out of the 07:20 bus (above) from Exeter St Davids to Newton Abbot.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: From Exeter St Davids to Exmouth / Paignton / Penzance Incident detail page
GWR – Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Amended Great Western Railway service from Reading and Gatwick Airport on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 09:47 14/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Woking and Basingstoke, closing some lines.
South Western Railway are diverting services over the route from Reading to Guildford. This means the following minor adjustments to Great Western Railway trains:
The 07:49 and 08:49 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart 1 minute later than normal.
The 09:21 and 10:21 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart 1 minute earlier than normal.
The 19:48 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart 19:50.
Great Western Railway trains in the opposite direction are not affected.
Check before you travel:
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Incident: Between Reading and Gatwick Airport Incident detail page
AW – Between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea, between Hereford and Fishguard Harbour, between Newport and Milford Haven, between Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Swansea

Amended services via Pontyclun on Sunday 15 December

Last updated: 03:45 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, closing some lines.
Until approximately 11:45 on Sunday morning, long distance trains via Pontyclun will be diverted to run via Barry.
Services between Cardiff Central and Maesteg will run between Bridgend and Maesteg only.
Replacement bus services will run between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea, between Hereford and Fishguard Harbour, between Newport and Milford Haven, between Cardiff Central and Maesteg... Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Euston and Wolverhampton

Amended late night / early morning Avanti West Coast service to / from Wolverhampton from Monday 16 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 06:38 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday
The 22:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service, will terminate at Birmingham New Street.
The 23:00 London Euston to Wolverhampton will not run.
The 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton service, will terminate at Birmingham New Street.
Tuesday to Friday
The 04:57 Wolverhampton to London Euston will start from Birmingham New Street.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Euston and Wolverhampton Incident detail page
XC – Between Birmingham New Street and Nottingham

Amended 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham service from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December

Last updated: 07:53 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Derby and Nottingham, closing some lines.
The 23:09 Birmingham New Street to Nottingham will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Nottingham.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Birmingham New Street and Nottingham Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Penzance and also between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids

Amended late night Great Western Railway service via Exeter St Davids from Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 December

Last updated: 01:38 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bridgewater and Taunton, closing all lines.
The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will depart Exeter St Davids later than normal, then divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading (via Honiton – not calling). It will not call at Taunton – you should travel by alternative services. The train will arrive Reading 04:53 (Tue-Thu) and London Paddington 05:57.
The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will terminate Weston-super-Mare. Customers for Highbridge & Burnham and beyond travel by earlier services or 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Weston-super-Mare and road transport (see below).
The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – not calling). It will not call at Taunton – you should travel by alternative services. The train will arrive Exeter St Davids earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.
The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will terminate Weston-super-Mare. RA railreplacement bus will depart from Weston-super-Mare, to Highbridge & Burnham, Bridgwater, then setting down only at Taunton, Tiveton Parkway and Exeter St Davids. Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Paddington and Penzance and also between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Henley-on-Thames and Reading

Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 01:49 23/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Slough 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:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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

Amended evening / morning Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 17 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 02:01 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park - not calling), and will call at Bridgend and beyond later than usual. The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted after Cardiff Central (via Barry - not calling), and will call at Bridgend and beyond later than usual. The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will be diverted after Cardiff Central (via Barry - not calling), and will call at Bridgend and beyond later than usual. Tuesday to Friday: The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will depart 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). Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

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

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 16 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 02:12 23/09/2024
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 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service.
- The 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 03:55 (departing at 03:46) 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:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Great Western Railway between London Paddington / Reading and Didcot Parkway / Oxford Incident detail page
AW – From Aberdare to Cardiff Central

Amended 22:51 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December

Last updated: 08:18 05/11/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Radyr and Cardiff Central, closing some lines.
As a result, the 22:51 Aberdare to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Radyr and Cardiff Central via Cathays, not calling at stations between these.
A replacement bus service will operate between Radyr and Cardiff Central via the "City line", calling at Danescourt, Fairwater, Waun-gron Park and Ninian Park.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: From Aberdare to Cardiff Central Incident detail page
AW – Between Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Swansea / Milford Haven, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea

Amended late night / early morning service between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun from Monday 16 to Thursday 19 December

Last updated: 03:35 23/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Cardiff Central and Bridgend via Pontyclun, closing some lines.
The following services are affected:
Monday to Thursday
- The 20:30 Milford Haven to Cardiff Central service will be diverted between Bridgend and Cardiff Central.
- The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Maesteg service will start from Bridgend at 23:44. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontyclun, departing at 22:39.
- The 23:20 Cardiff Central to Swansea service will run direct to Bridgend via Barry. A replacement bus service will run from Cardiff Central to Bridgend via Pontyclun, calling at all stops.
Tuesday to Friday
- The 05:43 Swansea to Manchester Piccadilly service will run as two separate services; the 05:43 Swansea to Cardiff Central and the 06:47 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly services.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Cardiff Central and Maesteg / Swansea / Milford Haven, and between Manchester Piccadilly and Swansea Incident detail page
AW – Between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly

Amended evening / early morning services between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly from Monday 16 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 09:22 24/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Newport area, closing some lines.
The following services will be retimed:
Monday to Thursday
The 19:30 and 20:30 Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Central services will arrive into Cardiff Central later than usual.
Tuesday to Friday
The 04:33 Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly service will depart earlier than usual at 04:20.
Check before you travel:
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Incident: Between Cardiff Central and Manchester Piccadilly Incident detail page
AW – From Pwllheli to Machynlleth

Buses replace morning trains from Pwllheli to Machynlleth on Monday 16 December

Last updated: 09:31 24/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Pwllheli and Machynlleth, closing some lines.
The 06:29 and 07:29 Pwllheli to Machynlleth services will be replaced by bus services throught. Buses will depart Pwllheli at 05:38, 05:53, 06:48, and 07:03.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: From Pwllheli to Machynlleth Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Oxford and also between Oxford and Reading

Amended early Great Western Railway morning service to / from Oxford from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 December

Last updated: 02:18 23/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place in the early hours between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing some lines.
The 00:31 London Paddington to Oxford will arrive Oxford a few minutes later than normal.
The 03:55 Oxford to Reading will depart earlier at 03:46. Normal timings departing Didcot Parkway and beyond.
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Incident: Between London Paddington and Oxford and also between Oxford and Reading Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Newbury / Penzance, between Reading and Basingstoke / Theale / Newbury / Bedwyn, and also between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Amended morning service in the Reading area on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 December

Last updated: 12:50 30/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale / Bedwyn / Blackwater, closing some lines.
Saturday
- 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 04:55.
- The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn will depart later than usual at 05:55 and running direct to Newbury. This service will not call at Reading West, Theale, Aldermaston, Midgham, Thatcham and Newbury Racecourse.
- The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading service will start from Newbury at 06:25. A replacement bus service will run from Bedwyn to Newbury calling at Hungerford and Kintbury, 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.
Sunday
- The 06:10 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 06:46. A replacement bus service will run from Reading to Guildford calling at Wokingham, Blackwater and North Camp, departing earlier than usual at 05:15.
- The 06:58 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will depart later than usual at 07:00.
- The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke services will not run. A replacement bus service will operate from Reading to Basingstoke calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer and Bramley, departing at 07:37. If you are travelling via Reading West you should use alternative services.
- The 07:51 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 07:47, and will divert between Reading and Westbury via Swindon (not calling). This service will not call at Newbury or Pewsey. The 08:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will call additionally at Pewsey to make up for this.
- The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Basingstoke to Reading calling at Bramley, Mortimer and Reading Green Park, departing earlier than usual at 07:47. If you are travelling via Reading West you should use alternative services.
- The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Reading to Newbury calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse, departing earlier than usual at 07:55.
- The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Paddington and Newbury / Penzance, between Reading and Basingstoke / Theale / Newbury / Bedwyn, and also between... Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Reading

Amended early morning trains between London Paddington and Reading on Saturday 21 December

Last updated: 01:40 30/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing some lines.
The 00:02 and 00:45 London Paddington to Reading services will not call at Burnham and Taplow.
The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow and Burnham.
Replacement bus services will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between London Paddington and Reading Incident detail page
GWR – From Newbury to Reading

Amended 23:23 Newbury to Reading service on Sunday 22 December

Last updated: 12:54 30/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Bedwyn and Reading West, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:23 Newbury to Reading service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus service throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: From Newbury to Reading Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Shrub Hill / Great Malvern / Hereford / Swansea / Carmarthen, and between London Paddington and Swindon / Bristol Temple Meads / Weston-super-Mare / Taunton / Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance

Amended Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington on Sunday 22 December

Last updated: 03:13 30/09/2024
Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Slough, closing some lines.
Hereford Route:
Services between London Paddington and Oxford will run a reduced service.
Services between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill / Great Malvern / Hereford will depart approximately 2 minutes earlier than usual, and will not call at Radley. If you are travelling to / from Radley, you should make use of additional train services between Radley, Oxford and Didcot Parkway.
Swansea / Carmarthen Route:
From 10:45, services between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen will depart approximately 2 minutes earlier than usual.
Services between London Paddington and Swindon will run a reduced service, and will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford.
- The 08:33 London Paddington to Swansea service will depart earlier than usual at 08:23.
- The 22:45 London Paddington to Bristol Parkway service will depart earlier than usual at 22:37.
Plymouth / Penzance Route:
Services from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will depart up to approximately 3 to 10 minutes minutes earlier than usual.
Check before you travel:
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Incident: Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester Shrub Hill / Great Malvern / Hereford... Incident detail page
GWR – Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway

Amended service between London Paddington to Didcot Parkway on Sunday 22 December

Last updated: 03:19 30/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Slough, closing some lines.
As a result, the 08:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will depart later than usual at 08:42.
After this service, trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run between Reading and Didcot Parkway only.
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Incident: Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway Incident detail page
AW – Between Barry Island and Cardiff Central / Caerphilly / Rhymney and also between Cardiff Central and Bridgend

Amended early morning Transport for Wales service via Cardiff Central on Sunday 22 December

Last updated: 11:41 01/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place on Sunday morning until 09:10 between Bridgend and Cardiff Central via Barry, closing all lines.
The following amendments will be in place:
The 08:29 Cardiff Central to Barry Island is cancelled and replaced by a bus.
The 08:39 Cardiff Central to Bridgend is cancelled and replaced by a bus.
The 08:49 Barry Island to Caerphilly, now starts at Cardiff Central with road replacement transport in place between Barry Island and Cardiff Central. The bus service will leave Barry Island at 08:27 to connect into service now starting at Cardiff Central.
The 09:19 Barry Island to Rhymney, now starts at Cardiff Central with road replacement transport in place between Barry Island and Cardiff Central. The bus service will leave Barry Island at 08:57 to connect into service now starting at Cardiff Central.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Barry Island and Cardiff Central / Caerphilly / Rhymney and also between Cardiff Central and Bridgend Incident detail page
XC – Between Birmingham New Street and Leicester / Nottingham / Cambridge / Stansted Airport, between Cardiff Central and Nottingham, between Reading and York / Newcastle, and also between Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads and Edinburgh

Buses replace trains between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton / Coleshill Parkway on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December

Last updated: 09:43 04/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Birmingham New Street and Water Orton, closing some lines. As a result, the following changes will be made:
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Leicester / Nottingham / Cambridge / Stansted Airport will start from and terminate at Coleshill Parkway. Replacement buses will run between Birmingham New Street and Coleshill Parkway.
Trains will be able to run between Birmingham New Street and the north east / Scotland but will be diverted via an alternative route. This will extend the normal journey time by up to 60 minutes.
Check before you travel:
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Birmingham New Street and Leicester / Nottingham / Cambridge / Stansted Airport, between Cardiff Central and Nottingham, between Reading... Incident detail page
GWR – From Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads

Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service on Monday 23 December

Last updated: 02:12 30/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Severn Tunnel Junction and Patchway, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will arrive and depart Patchway and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: From Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads Incident detail page
AW – Between Manchester Airport and Holyhead and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester and also between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly

Amended late night Transport for Wales service via Chester on Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December

Last updated: 12:18 01/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester, closing some lines.
Monday:
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service, will now terminate at Chester with road replacement transport between Chester and Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:20 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service, will start at Chester with road replacement transport between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester. The bus service will leave Manchester Piccadilly at 22:20 to connect into the train at Chester.
Tuesday:
The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester service is cancelled and replaced with road transport.
The 21:09 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service, will now terminate at Shrewsbury with no replacement road transport in place.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Manchester Airport and Holyhead and between Manchester Piccadilly and Chester and also between Birmingham International and Manchester Piccadilly Incident detail page
AW, XC – Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Preston / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly and London EustonCrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street / BournemouthEast Midlands Railway between Crewe and Newark CastleLondon Northwestern Railway between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe and also between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime StreetNorthern between Crewe and Manchester PiccadillyTransport for Wales between Fishguard Harbour / Cardiff Central / Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly and between Birmingham International / Shrewsbury / Chester and Crewe and also between Crewe and Llandudno Junction

Major Crewe Area Resignalling Work: Amended service via Crewe from Friday 27 December until Thursday 2 January

Last updated: 06:43 10/12/2024
Engineering work is taking place in and around Crewe between Christmas and New Year, closing various lines. Background information on the work at Crewe, and at other locations on the West Coast Main Line, has been published by Network Rail.
The following amendments will be made to services:
Avanti West Coast:
You can find information about the amendments to Avanti West Coast services below and also by visiting their website.
Friday 27 December
Services will start from around 08:00.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Stoke-on-Trent and Preston via Crewe
- Stoke-on-Trent and Chester via Crewe
- Stoke-on-Trent and Liverpool Lime Street
- Wilmslow and Macclesfield
The following services will operate in both directions (unless stated):
Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston:
1 train per hour calling at Stockport, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Nuneaton and Milton Keynes Central.
1 train per hour calling at Stockport, Macclesfield, Stoke-on-Trent, Rugby and Milton Keynes Central.
Glasgow Central - London Euston:
1 train per hour diverted via Manchester stations (not calling).
North Wales Coast route:
A very limited service between Holyhead and Chester.
Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street - London Euston:
2 trains per hour between Birmingham New Street and London Euston, with one service extended every two hours to Wolverhampton.
Edinburgh - Preston:
1 train every 2 hours running between Edinburgh and Preston.
Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:
There will be no Liverpool Lime Street service.
Avanti West Coast services are unable to call at Lichfield Trent Valley or Tamworth stations. These stations will be served by London Northwestern Railway.
Saturday 28 December to Tuesday 31 December
Buses will replace trains between:
- Wolverhampton and Stafford
- Wilmslow and Macclesfield
The following services will operate in both directions (unless stated):
Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston:
Reduced service of 2 trains per hour, both via Stoke-on-Trent.
Glasgow Central - London Euston:
Trains will be diverted extending journey times with an additional call at Crewe.
A few late night buses will run between Preston and Crewe on Sunday 29 December.
North Wales Coast route:
Trains will operate between Holyhead and Crewe.
Wolverhampton / Birmingham New Street - London Euston:
Some services will be withdrawn.
Edinburgh - Preston:
Services will run between Edinburgh and Preston.
Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:
Trains will be diverted via an alternative route.
A replacement bus will run from Crewe at 22:55 for Liverpool Lime Street on Saturday 28 December.
Wednesday 1 January and Thursday 2 January
Buses will replace trains between:
- Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street
- Wilmslow and Macclesfield
- Crewe and Preston (Wednesday) / Wigan Northwestern (Thursday)
Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston:
There will be no Liverpool Lime Street service.
London Northwestern Railway:
Friday 27 December
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only (at a reduced level of frequency).
Trains between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Stafford and Crewe / Liverpool South Parkway.
You are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.
Train services between Stafford and Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) will not run and rail replacement buses will operate.
Saturday 28 December
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only (at a reduced level of frequency).
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.
Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe, with rail replacement buses operating between Stafford and Crewe after approximately 21:30.
Sunday 29 December
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only.
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.
Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe. Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Stafford / Birmingham New Street from 21:15 onwards.
Other service changes:
- 21:34 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Stafford, with a rail replacement bus operating between Stafford and Liverpool Lime Street
- 23:40 Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate
Monday 30 December and Tuesday 31 December
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford, and between Crewe and Liverpool Lime Street only (at a reduced level of frequency).
Trains between Birmingham New Street and Crewe will run between Birmingham New Street and Stafford only.
Train services between London Euston / Northampton and Crewe will run between London Euston / Northampton and Stafford only. Passengers are advised to travel on Stafford - Crewe (via Stoke-on-Trent) services between Stafford and Crewe. Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton / Stafford and Crewe from 23:00 onwards.
Other service changes:
- 05:47 Stafford to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate
- 21:33 Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Street service will terminate at Crewe, with a rail replacement bus operating between Crewe and Birmingham New Street
- 21:34 Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Stafford, with a rail replacement bus operating between Stafford and Liverpool Lime Street
- 23:33 Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe service will not run and a rail replacement bus will operate
Wednesday 1 January
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Crewe only (to a special timetable based on Sunday service frequency).
Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.
Passengers are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.
Thursday 2 January
Train services between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street will run between Birmingham New Street and Crewe only (at a reduced level of frequency).
Rail replacement buses will operate between Crewe and Liverpool South Parkway.
Passengers are advised to travel on Merseyrail train services between Liverpool South Parkway and Liverpool Central.
Rail replacement buses will operate between Wolverhampton / Stafford and Crewe from 23:00 onwards.
East Midlands Railway
Buses will replace trains between Stoke-on-Trent and Crewe on Friday 27 December only. As well as this:
- The 07:05 Crewe to Newark Castle will start at Uttoxeter at 07:53, no longer calling at Crewe, Alsager, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, Longton or Blythe Bridge. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Uttoxeter and Crewe, calling at missing stations.
- The 21:19 Nottingham to Crewe will terminate at Blythe Bridge, no longer calling at Longton, Stoke on Trent, Kidsgrove, Alsager and Crewe. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Uttoxeter and Crewe, calling at missing stations.
Northern
Buses replace trains between Sandbach and Crewe on Friday 27 December only, this line reopens on Saturday 28 December
Transport for Wales:
Friday 27 December
All Manchester Piccadilly services will start / terminate at Shrewsbury with road replacement transport in place between Shrewsbury and Stockport. Ticket acceptance will be in place at Stockport for passengers wishing to travel to Manchester Piccadilly.
Crewe to Chester / Shrewsbury shuttles are cancelled with road replacement transport in place.
North Wales Coast services will now start / terminate at Chester with road replacement transport between Chester and Crewe.
Saturday 28 December to Tuesday 31 December
Buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Crewe.
Northbound services to Manchester Piccadilly will divert via Chester and terminate at Crewe.
Southbound services from Manchester Piccadilly will start at Crewe and divert via Chester.
A shuttle train service will operate between Crewe and Manchester Piccadilly all day at the usual times.
CrossCountry
Trains will be diverted and wont call at Crewe on Friday 27 December only.
There are only 2 CrossCountry trains that would normally call at Crewe, these are:
- 05:11 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth which would call at Crewe at 05:44
- 07:26 Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly, which would call at Crewe at 08:26
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey on using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Avanti West Coast between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh / Preston / Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly and London EustonCrossCountry... Incident detail page
XC – Between Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and York / Edinburgh / Aberdeen

Buses replace early morning trains between Leeds and York on Friday 27 December

Last updated: 09:52 30/09/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing some lines.
Wakefield Westgate and Leeds will have a reduced service. An amended service will run between Sheffield / Wakefield Westgate / Leeds and York.
Replacement bus services will operate between Leeds and York in the early morning.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: Between Penzance / Plymouth / Bristol Temple Meads / Birmingham New Street and York / Edinburgh / Aberdeen Incident detail page
GWR – All Elizabeth line routes to / from London PaddingtonAll Great Western Railway routes to / from London PaddingtonAll Heathrow Express routes to / from London Paddington

Major HS2 work at Old Oak Common: No trains to / from London Paddington from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 December

Last updated: 05:05 09/12/2024

Network Rail is carrying out the latest round of enabling works for HS2 including the construction of the planned Old Oak Common station just outside London Paddington.
At the same time, Network Rail will also be carrying out track maintenance designed to improve punctuality and reliability of services in the Thames Valley area.
No trains will run between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway thoughout.
Elizabeth line
If you’re travelling on Elizabeth line services between Shenfield and Heathrow Airport or between Abbey Wood and Reading, your train will instead run to London Paddington and terminate there
If you need to travel to Heathrow Airport or Reading, you will need to instead travel to Ealing Broadway, to pick up a service from this station. You can get to Ealing Broadway, from central London using London Underground or London buses.
Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway will not be able to run services into or out of London Paddington
If you are travelling between London and Bristol Parkway, South Wales, Devon or Cornwall, these trains will instead divert to start and terminate at London Euston
If you are travelling between [London] and Oxford, North Cotswolds or Worcestershire, you can instead use Chiltern Railway services from London Marylebone to Oxford, where you can then change to complete your journey
If you are travelling between London and Reading, you will instead need to travel to Ealing Broadway, to pick up a service from this station. You can get to Ealing Broadway, from central London using London Underground or London buses.
Heathrow Express
No trains will run to / from London Paddington all weekend. If you are travelling between London and Heathrow Airport, you can instead travel to Ealing Broadway, to pick up a service from this station. You can get to Ealing Broadway, from central London using London Underground or London buses.
An inter-terminal shuttle service only will run between Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 and Heathrow Terminal 4 / Heathrow Terminal 5 every 30 minutes from approximately 05:10 until 23:20.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses and London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

Incident: All Elizabeth line routes to / from London PaddingtonAll Great Western Railway routes to / from London PaddingtonAll Heathrow Express... Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance LNER between London Kings Cross and Leeds / Harrogate / Bradford Forster Square, and between Leeds and EdinburghNorthern between Blackpool North and York, between Halifax and Hull, and between Leeds and Selby / York (via Garforth)TransPennine Express between Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle / Edinburgh, between Manchester Airport and York / Scarborough / Redcar Central / Saltburn, between Manchester Victoria and York / Scarborough / Redcar Central

Amended services in the Leeds area from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 December

Last updated: 06:16 03/12/2024
Engineering work is taking place between Leeds and York, closing all lines and blocking some access to train depots on Saturday and Sunday.
CrossCountry:
Friday to Sunday:
On Friday, CrossCountry will operate early morning buses between Leeds and York.
CrossCountry services will not run between Leeds and York. These trains will be diverted to run on alternative routes.
Most trains will not call at Leeds or Wakefield Westgate, you should use alternative train services to complete your journey.
LNER:
Saturday and Sunday:
An amended service will operate, some trains will not run or will start / terminate at stations different from normally advertised. You can find more information on this page.
Northern:
Friday to Sunday:
No trains will run via Micklefield.
Trains between Blackpool North and York will run between Blackpool North and Leeds only.
Trains between Halifax and Hull will run between Halifax and Leeds only.
Replacement bus services will run between Leeds and York, and between Leeds and Selby.
TransPennine Express:
Friday to Sunday:
An hourly train service will run between:
- Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle
- Manchester Victoria and Redcar Central (via Castleford)
- York and Scarborough
- Leeds and Hull
Additionally, until approximately 12:00 on Sunday, trains which normally run between Manchester Piccadilly and York via Wakefield Kirkgate will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Huddersfield only.
Replacement bus services will run between Manchester Airport and Huddersfield.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Edinburgh / Glasgow Central and Birmingham New Street / Bristol Temple Meads / Plymouth / Penzance LNER between... Incident detail page
GWR – All Great Western Railway services to / from / via WestburyAll South Western Railway services to / from / via Westbury

Wessex Area Railway Upgrade: Major engineering work between Trowbridge and Westbury / Salisbury from Friday 27 December to Thursday 23 January

Last updated: 01:43 09/12/2024
Major engineering work, part of the Wessex area railway upgrade, is taking place at Sherrington viaduct (beteen Warminster and Salisbury) and in the Westbury station area, closing all lines.
Great Western Railway:
Buses will run instead of trains between Westbury and Trowbridge, Chippenham, Frome, and Salisbury.
A few trains will be diverted between Trowbridge and Frome, not running via Westbury.
Trains between London / Reading and Exeter / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will not call at Westbury. These trains will additionally call at Frome. Replacement buses will run between Frome and Westbury.
You should allow additional time when using replacement buses in order to maintain connections with the amended train services.
Please note all parking will be suspended at Frome station during this period for rail replacement services.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use valid tickets on the following bus services:
- 49 between Swindon and Trowbridge via Devizes
- D1 between Bath and Warminster via Bradford-on-Avon / Trowbridge / Westbury
- D2 between Bath and Frome via Radstock
- X34 between Chippenham and Frome via Melksham
- 24 between Salisbury and Frome via Warminster
South Western Railway:
Trains that usually run between London Waterloo and Yeovil Pen Mill would normally run via Westbury will be cancelled, terminate at Salisbury or will be diverted to run via Yeovil Junction
You should use alternative services to complete your journey.
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 and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page .
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: All Great Western Railway services to / from / via WestburyAll South Western Railway services to / from / via... Incident detail page
XC – CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge / Cambridge North / Ely, and between Stansted Airport / Cambridge and NorwichGreat Northern between London Kings Cross and Cambridge / Ely / Kings LynnThameslink between Brighton and Cambridge

Cambridge area re-signalling: Major engineering work in the Cambridge area from Friday 27 December to Sunday 5 January

Last updated: 09:41 21/11/2024

Major re-signalling work is taking place over several days in the Cambridge area during the Christmas and New Year period, closing various lines. The following service changes will be made:
CrossCountry:
Friday 27 December:
Buses will replace trains between Ely, Cambridge and Stansted Airport. If you are travelling to / from Cambridge North, you should use connecting rail services between Ely and Cambridge North or Great Northern bus services between Cambridge North and Cambridge.
Saturday 28 December to Wednesday 1 January:
Buses replace trains between Ely and Stansted Airport.
Thursday 2 to Sunday 5 January:
Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Stansted Airport.
Greater Anglia:
Friday 27 December:
Buses will replace trains between Audley End and Cambridge North, and between Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.
Until 09:00, no trains will run between Cambridge and Norwich, or between Bury St Edmunds and Peterborough. Additionally, the 07:58 Ipswich to Peterborough service will terminate at March.
Saturday 28 December to Friday 3 January:
Buses replace trains between Cambridge North / Cambridge and Audley End.
Monday 30 December to Wednesday 1 January:
Buses replace trains between Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January:
Buses replace trains between Cambridge North and Audley End, if you are travelling between Cambridge and in the London direction, you should travel via Cambridge North. Trains will continue to operate between Norwich and Cambridge (via Cambridge North, connecting into rail replacement buses) as well as between Audley End / Stansted Airport and London Liverpool Street.
Great Northern and Thameslink:
Friday 27 December:
Buses will replace trains between Royston and Cambridge North. An amended train service will run between London Kings Cross and Royston, and between Cambridge North and Kings Lynn.
Saturday 28 December to Wednesday 1 January:
Buses will replace trains between Royston and Cambridge North.
An amended train service will operate between Brighton / London Kings Cross and Royston and between Cambridge North and Kings Lynn.
Thursday 2 and Friday 3 January:
Buses will replace trains between Royston and Cambridge.
An additional fast bus service will run non-stop between Royston and Cambridge North, to allow interchange with services to / from Kings Lynn.
An amended train service will operate between Brighton / London Kings Cross and Royston and between Cambridge and Kings Lynn.
Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 January:
Buses will replace trains between Royston and Cambridge.
An additional fast bus service will run non-stop between Royston and Cambridge North, to allow interchange with services to / from Kings Lynn.
An amended train service will operate between Brighton and Finsbury Park / Royston, between London Kings Cross and Royston, and between Cambridge and Ely / Kings Lynn.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use our travel information pages.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Incident: CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted AirportGreater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Cambridge / Cambridge North... Incident detail page
GWR – Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

CANCELLED: Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December

Last updated: 02:55 27/11/2024
Engineering work is taking place in the Burnham area, closing some lines.
This engineering work has been cancelled; services will run as usual. The following amendments will NOT apply:
Saturday:
The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington (terminating at Ealing Broadway) service will not call at Taplow or Burnham. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow, connecting with the train.
Sunday:
The 00:34 London Paddington (starting at Ealing Broadway) to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow, connecting with the train.
After this time, Taplow station is closed on a Sunday.
The following trains will not call at Burnham:
- The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington (terminating at Ealing Broadway)
- The 06:38 London Paddington (starting at Ealing Broadway) to Reading 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.

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

No late night / early morning Great Western Railway services between Redhill and Gatwick Airport on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 December

Last updated: 02:46 07/10/2024

Engineering work is taking place between Redhill and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines overnight.
Saturday:
The 23:35 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will terminate at Redhill.
You should use other train services between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.
Sunday:
The 06:12 Gatwick Airport to Reading service will start from Redhill at 06:23.
You should use other train services between Gatwick Airport and Redhill.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Incident: Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport Incident detail page

Rail Disruptions

Customer advice:

Additional information:

Check before you travel:

Compensation:

The following routes are impacted:

Check before you travel:

Compensation:

Monday evening:

Tuesday to Thursday:

Advice for CrossCountry customers:

Advice for London Northwestern Railway customers:

Check before you travel:

Compensation:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Elizabeth line:

Great Western Railway:

Heathrow Express:

Avanti West Coast:

London Northwestern Railway:

East Midlands Railway

Northern

Transport for Wales:

CrossCountry

Elizabeth line

Great Western Railway

Heathrow Express

CrossCountry:

LNER:

Northern:

TransPennine Express:

Great Western Railway:

Ticket acceptance:

South Western Railway:

CrossCountry:

Greater Anglia:

Great Northern and Thameslink:

Check before you travel:

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Saturday:

Sunday: