Alterations to late night services between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford between Monday 19 and Thursday 22 February 

Route(s) affected

Between Hereford / Worcester Shrub Hill and London Paddington

Description

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

The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert via Swindon and Cheltenham (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 should travel by the below service.

The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will terminate at Worcester Shrub Hill. The service will be restarted from Oxford. Direct road transport will run between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford to connect with the restarted train. Additional road transport will run from Worcester Shrub Hill calling at all stations to Evesham and Oxford. There will be no rail connection towards London Paddington from this bus.

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

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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.