Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Swindon / Chippenham on Sunday 7 September
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 07 September 2025 to Sunday 07 September 2025
Train operators affected
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 on Sunday evening.
As a result, the following trains will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa, and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham:
The 23:00 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service
The 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service
Replacement buses will run between Reading and Swindon / Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway, you should travel on the 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service and change at Reading for train services to Didcot Parkway.
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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