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Amended 23:42 London Paddington to Penzance "Riveiera Sleeper" service on Thursday 28 may 

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Engineering work details

Starts Thursday 28 May 2026 to Thursday 28 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Penzance

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Nailsea & Backwell and Taunton, closing some lines.

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. Taunton customers should travel by earlier services. The train will arrive Exeter St Davids approximately 20 minutes earlier than normal. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond.

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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 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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