Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Newport before 15:40 on Sunday 29 June
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 29 June 2025 to Sunday 29 June 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Bristol Temple Meads and Cardiff Central
All Great Western Railway services to / from Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
The 10:22 Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central will not run. You should use Great Western Railway services to complete your journey.
Great Western Railway:
Trains between London Paddington and Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen will be diverted to run via Gloucester (calling additionally), extending journey times by up to 50 minutes. These trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.
Replacement buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads / Bristol Parkway and Newport.
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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