Amended late night trains in the Taunton / Exeter St Davids area from Monday 19 to Thursday 22 January 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.

As a result:

• The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will terminate at Taunton. Change at Taunton for a replacement bus towards Exeter St Davids

• The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will not run. A replacement bus will run at 23:48 from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids, dropping off only at Nailsea & Blackwell, Yatton, Worle, Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge & Burnham, Bridgewater and Tiverton Parkway. It will call at Taunton to drop off and pick up customers

"Night Riviera" Sleeper service:

The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington and 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance "Night Riviera" Sleeper services will be diverted, and will not call at Taunton. For Taunton, you should use alternative train services.

Additionally, the 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington will arrive at Reading earlier than usual, and the 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance service will arrive at Exeter St Davids earlier than usual.

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.