Reduced late night trains to / from Didcot Parkway / Swindon / Chippenham on Sunday 5 November 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing various lines late on Sunday evening.​​​​​​​

As a result, the 23:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will both divert between Reading and Bath Spa, and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.

Replacement buses will run between Reading and Chippenham via Swindon. For Didcot Parkway, you should travel on the 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service and change at Reading for alternative train services.

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 this page. 

You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

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