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Amended Great Western Railway "Night Riviera" Sleeper service on Sunday 4 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 04 January 2026 to Sunday 04 January 2026

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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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