Amended late night Great Western Railway service via Worcester Shrub Hill from Monday 8 to Thursday 11 January 

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Hereford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Evesham and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa – not calling at either). A rail connection will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford. Customers for Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill travel by the below service.

The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will call additionally at Shipton and will terminate Moreton-in-Marsh. Road transport from Moreton-in-Marsh to Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill.

The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill (and restart Oxford). Road transport from Worcester Shrub Hill (fast) to Oxford, to connect into the restarted train. There will also be road transport from Worcester Shrub Hill to stations to Evesham and Oxford. No rail connection towards London Paddington from this bus.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice: 

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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages. 

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.