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Last updated:Today at 16:38
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway
Last updated:Today at 16:01
Train companies affected:National Rail

Amended late night Great Western Railway service via Swindon from Monday 4 to Thursday 7 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 04 Aug 2025 to 07 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway services via Swindon

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Swindon area, closing some lines.

The 22:46 London Paddington to Swansea 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.

The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. Customers for Didcot Parkway, should travel by the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford which will call at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus will connect out of this train at Didcot Parkway for Swindon and Chippenham.

Customers from Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham to Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads travel by earlier services.

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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