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Last updated:Today at 13:05
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway
Last updated:Today at 13:04
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway
Last updated:Yesterday at 16:01
Train companies affected:National Rail

Major track improvements: Buses replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Chepstow from Sunday 27 July until Saturday 16 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 27 Jul 2025 to 16 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Nottingham / Derby / Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central

Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Cardiff Central

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until the end of the day on Saturday 16 August.

CrossCountry

Buses (provided by Transport for Wales) will replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.

CrossCountry are advising that, if your journey involves travelling between the Midlands and South Wales, you may wish to travel on CrossCountry trains between Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway and change trains at Bristol Parkway onto an alternative service to or from South Wales.

Transport for Wales

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.

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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