Buses replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford on Sunday 16 November 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Southampton Central / Bournemouth, between Birmingham New Street and Reading / Southampton Central / Bournemouth, and between Newcastle / York / Sheffield and Reading

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Oxford / Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Oxford, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Banbury / Oxford and Didcot Parkway.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

Additionally:

• The 17:39 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Foregate Street will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill

• The 11:54 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads will depart 11:55

• The 19:41 Worcester Foregate Street to Bristol Temple Meads will start from Great Malvern, calling at Malvern Link

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.