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Amended Great Western Railway "Night Riviera" Sleeper service on Sunday 2 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 02 August 2026 to Sunday 02 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Penzance and London Paddington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Exeter St Davids and Taunton, closing some lines on Sunday evening.

As a result:

  • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will depart Exeter St Davids around 10 minutes later than usual, and will divert to run via Honiton (not calling)

  • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted after Reading to run via Honiton (not calling), and will arrive at Exeter St Davids around 30 minutes later than usual

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