Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway trains between Cardiff Central and Swansea from Monday 27 to Thursday 30 October
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 27 October 2025 to Thursday 30 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, calling at Bridgend and beyond later than normal. On Wednesday and Thursday this train will incur 8 minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway
The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea will use this route as normal between Cardiff Central and Bridgend (via Ninian Park – not calling). On Wednesday and Thursday, this train will incur 8 minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway
The 22:46 London Paddington to Swansea (also diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway – see other item) will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend calling at the Bridgend and beyond later than normal. On Wednesday and Thursday the train will incur 8 minutes additional journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot Parkway
Tuesday and Wednesday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will call at Bridgend and Cardiff Central a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings departing Cardiff Central and beyond
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