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

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 25 May 2026 to Thursday 28 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

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

The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. Customers for Didcot Parkway should travel by the 23:14 (departing 23:16 Mon-Wed / 23:14Thu) London Paddington to Oxford service which will call at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus will connect out of this train at Didcot Parkway for Swindon and Chippenham.

Check before you travel:

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

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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