Track renewal work: Buses replace trains between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 18 to Sunday 24 August
Engineering work details
Starts Monday 18 August 2025 to Sunday 24 August 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford, and between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines throughout the day from Monday morning until Sunday evening.
Buses will replace trains between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester Shrub Hill. A few buses will also run to / from Worcester Foregate Street.
At Worcester Shrub Hill, buses from Moreton-in-Marsh to Worcester Foregate Street will stop to drop off only, and buses from Worcester Foregate Street to Moreton-in-Marsh will stop to pick up only.
An amended train service will run between Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern / Hereford.
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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