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Amended Great Western Railway "Night Riviera" Sleeper services on Sunday 16 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 16 August 2026 to Sunday 16 August 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 all lines on Sunday evening / Monday morning.

As a result:

  • The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will depart Exeter St Davids approximately 15 minutes later than normal. It will then divert to run via Honiton (not calling), and will run as normal from Reading onwards

  • The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Reading and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton, not calling). It will arrive at Exeter St Davids approximately 30 minutes later than normal. It will depart Exeter St Davids as normal

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