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Train companies affected:National Rail

Amended late night Great Western Railway service between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads on Sunday 27 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 27 Jul 2025 to 27 Jul 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, closing all lines.

The 23:00 and 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling).
They will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon or Chippenham. A rail replacement bus service will operate from Reading to drop off only at Swindon and Chippenham. Didcot Parkway customers should travel by diverted 23:33 service and change at Reading.

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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