Amended Great Western Railway "Night Riviera" Sleeper service on Sunday 4 January
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 04 January 2026 to Sunday 04 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing various lines.
As a result:
The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will change direction of travel at Exeter St Davids. It will depart Exeter St Davids earlier than normal at 00:58 (Monday) before being diverted between there and Castle Cary (via Honiton – not calling). It will call at Reading (drop off only) and London Paddington
The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – not calling). It will change direction of travel at Exeter St Davids before continuing to stations to Plymouth and Penzance
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