Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Chippenham via Swindon on Sunday 27 April 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines late on Sunday evening.

As a result, the 23:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa, and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham.

Road transport will operate from Reading to Swindon (drop off only) and Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway you should travel on the diverted 23:33 service and change at Reading for further rail connections.

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.