Amended 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa service from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 08 September 2025 to Thursday 11 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Kemble and Gloucester, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will depart earlier at 23:21 and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bath Spa and Severn Tunnel Junction – not calling at either). It will not call Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. It will terminate at Gloucester. Road transport will run at 23:45 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse Town Hall, Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. For Gloucester you should use the train where possible
Thursday:
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will depart earlier at 23:21 and will divert between Swindon and Gloucester (via Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction – not calling at either). It will not call Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse. It will terminate at Gloucester. Road transport will run at 23:45 from Swindon to Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse (Town Hall), Gloucester and Cheltenham Spa. For Gloucester, you should use the train where possible
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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