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Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney on Sunday 9 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 09 August 2026 to Sunday 09 August 2026

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Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Cardiff Central and Nottingham / Leicester

Great Western Railway between Cheltenham Spa and Swindon / London Paddington, between Worcester Foregate Street / Worcester Shrub Hill / Gloucester and Bristol Temple Meads

Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney, closing all lines.

CrossCountry:

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester.

Great Western Railway:

Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester.

Trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will be retimed at Stonehouse.

Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will not call at Gloucester.

Transport for Wales:

Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa and Gloucester / Lydney.

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 drop-off 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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