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Amended late night / early morning Great Western Railway services to / from Swansea from Monday 9 to Friday 13 November  

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 November 2026 to Friday 13 November 2026

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Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted to run via Ninian Park, and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual.

The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea service on Wednesday and Thursday will have an 8 minute extended journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot.

The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa (set down only), then arrive / depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal, this train will also be diverted to run via Ninian Park, and will call at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual. On Wednesday and Thursday it will have an 8 minute extended journey time between Bridgend and Port Talbot.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will arrive / depart Bridgend a few minutes later than normal. Normal timings arrive / depart Cardiff Central and beyond.

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