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Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing lines early in the morning from Tuesday to Friday.

As a result, the 04:53 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington service will start from Bristol Parkway earlier than usual at 04:36, then running to Bristol Temple Meads. From Bristol Temple Meads onwards, the train will run to usual timings.

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Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

From 23:55 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Gloucester.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Shrewsbury and Wrexham, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

From 22:20 until the end of service each night, buses will replace trains between Shrewsbury and Chester. Some buses will be extended to run to Wolverhampton and Manchester Piccadilly.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff and Bridgend via Barry, closing lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

From 21:30 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Cardiff Central and Penarth / Barry / Barry Island / Bridgend (via Barry).

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock, closing all lines.

As a result, buses replace trains between Carmarthen and Pembroke Dock.

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Overnight engineering work is taking place at various locations on the TransPennine Express network, closing some lines.

Each night from approximately 22:00 to 06:00, finishing 06:00 Friday morning, the following alterations will apply:

Monday to Thursday

• 19:30 Edinburgh to Liverpool Lime Street is replaced by a bus between Manchester Victoria and Liverpool Lime Street.
• 20:30 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport will terminate at Newcastle. There is no alternative transport between Newcastle and Leeds. A replacement bus will run between Leeds and Liverpool Lime Street departing Leeds at 23:30.
• 23:08 Liverpool Lime Street to York is replaced by a bus between Liverpool Lime Street, departing at 23:08, and Manchester Victoria.

Tuesday to Friday

• 03:40 York to Manchester Airport will depart Leeds at the later time of 04:17.
• 04:27 York to Manchester Airport will depart Leeds at the later time of 05:03.
• 05:15 York to Manchester Airport will depart Leeds at the later time of 05:10.
• 05:20 Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh will start from Newcastle. Customers should use later trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Newcastle as there in no alternative transport.
• 06:00 Stalybridge to Liverpool Lime Street will not run. Customers should use later trains between Stalybridge to Liverpool Lime Street as there in no alternative transport.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Overnight engineering work is taking place between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, closing some lines.

Each night from approximately 22:00 to 06:00, finishing 06:00 Friday morning, buses will replace train between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

As a result of this engineering work the following alterations will also apply:

• The 06:00 Stalybridge to Liverpool Lime Street will not run. There is no alternative replacement transport.
• The 06:15 Manchester Airport to Newcastle will start from Manchester Piccadilly. There is no replacement transport between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Network Rail will be carrying out tunnel maintenance, as well as preparatory work ahead of installing new signalling equipment.

Until Friday 15 May 2020, lines to and from Moorgate will be closed overnight from Monday to Friday.

Each night, Monday to Friday, the work will start at approximately 22:00 finishing at 04:00 the following morning. 

Trains that normally run to / from Moorgate will be diverted to run to / from London Kings Cross.

Valid tickets can be used on London Buses / London Underground services between Moorgate and Finsbury Park.

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Engineering work is taking place between Strood and Rainham very early in the morning from Tuesday to Friday, closing all lines.

Between 00:25 and 04:25 each morning, buses will replace trains between Gravesend and Rainham.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Hove and Arundel overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning, closing all lines.

Monday to Thursday:

• The 22:46 London Victoria to Worthing service will terminate at Brighton.
• The 23:16 London Victoria to Worthing service will terminate at Brighton.

Tuesday to Friday:

• The 00:02 London Victoria to Worthing service will terminate at Brighton.
• The 00:04 Brighton to West Worthing service will not run.

Replacement buses will run between Brighton and Worthing.

Additionally, the 22:40 (Monday to Thursday) Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton service will depart Littlehampton earlier than usual, at 23:33. The train will call at Worthing, Shoreham-by-Sea and Hove only. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton at 23:43 to Brighton, calling at all stations.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Streatham Hill and Crystal Palace / Norwood Junction, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, the 00:01 London Bridge to Crystal Palace service will be replaced by a bus throughout.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Hastings and Ashford International overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

• The 21:49 Eastbourne to Ashford International service will terminate at Hastings. A replacement bus will run from Hastings to Ashford International.
• The 23:25 Ashford International to Hastings service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Ashford International to Hastings.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Three Bridges, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result, services between Purley and Three Bridges running between 23:00 and 05:30 each night will be subject to extended journey times.

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Engineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 23:15 each night from Monday evening until Friday morning.

No trains will run between Hackney Downs and Chingford after 23:15 each night.

Replacement buses will run between London Liverpool Street and Chingford. Valid tickets can be used on London Underground services by any reasonable route.

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You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place across various parts of the Southeastern network, closing some line overnight.

Monday:

From 22:55 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and Wadhurst. A shuttle train will run between Wadhurst and Hastings, except for the 23:45 London Charing Cross to Hastings service which will be replaced by a bus from Tonbridge to Hastings. A mini bus shuttle will run from Battle to Crowhurst for this service.

Monday to Thursday:

The 23:15 Ramsgate to Gillingham service will be replaced by a bus between Sittingbourne and Gillingham.

The 23:55 London St Pancras to Faversham will be replaced by a bus between Ebbsfleet International and Faversham.

Tuesday:

From 23:40 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. A mini bus shuttle will run between Battle and Crowhurst.

Tuesday & Wednesday:

The 00:32 London Cannon Street to Dartford via Greenwich service is diverted to run via Bexleyheath and a replacement bus will run from London Cannon Street at 00:33 to Dartford via Greenwich & Woolwich.

Tuesday to Friday:

From midnight, buses will replace trains between Meopham and Gillingham. Trains will then continue from Gillingham towards Faversham & Ramsgate.

From 00:45 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Woolwich. Trains will be diverted to run via Bexleyheath instead.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place on 2 out of 4 tracks between Didcot Parkway and Swindon from 22.10 until 23.55 each night, then on all tracks between Didcot Parkway and Chippenham/Bristol Parkway from 23.55 until 05.20 each night.

Monday - Thursday

The 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea will have a slightly extended journey time between Didcot Parkway and Swindon, before being diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway arrive 00:36. It will change direction of travel at Bristol Parkway, operating later than normal from there and beyond.

The 23:15 London Paddington to Oxford will call additionally Didcot Parkway.

The 23:32 London Paddington to Cardiff Central will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa, not calling at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. Buses will run from Reading to Swindon and Chippenham. A bus will also run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon to connect into this bus. There will also be a bus at 00:36(Tue-Fri) from Swindon to Chippenham, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.

Wednesday & Thursday

The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea will have a slightly extended journey time between Didcot Parkway and Swindon.

The 22:30 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will depart Swindon and beyond a few minutes later than normal.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between St Dennys and Fareham, closing some lines.

The 21:21 Bristol Parkway to Portsmouth & Southsea service will be diverted between Southampton Central and Fareham. It will also call additionally at Southampton Airport Parkway and Eastleigh. Journey times to Fareham and beyond will be extended by a few minutes.

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Engineering work is taking place Totnes and Plymouth / Ivybridge, closing 1 out of the 2 lines.

The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington Night Riviera Sleeper service will depart Totnes, Newton Abbot, Exeter St Davids and Taunton up to 20 minutes later than normal.

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Engineering work is taking place between Milton Keynes Central and Rugby, closing some lines.

The 23:00 London Euston to Manchester Piccadilly service will be diverted via Northampton, extending journey times slightly.

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Birmingham New Street and Smethwick Galton Bridge, closing some lines.

The 22:30 / 23:30 London Euston to Wolverhampton is diverted via an alternative route between Birmingham New Street and Wolverhampton.

Journey times will be extended by up to 15 minutes after leaving Birmingham New Street.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway, closing all lines from 22:00.

From 22:00 each evening, buses will replace trains between Aylesbury and Aylesbury Vale Parkway.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Kettering and Market Harborough, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Some late night trains will be subject to extended journey times, and will arrive at their destination later than usual.

From Tuesday to Friday, some early morning services will not call at stations between Kettering and Market Harborough / Leicester. Replacement buses will run between Kettering and Market Harborough / Leicester for these services.

From Tuesday to Friday, the 04:42 Leicester to London St Pancras service will depart earlier than usual, at 04:21.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place at various parts of the Northern network, resulting in some lines being closed.

Monday to Friday:

From approximately 23:30 each night until 05:00 the following morning (finishing Friday night), buses will replace trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.

Monday - Thursday:

The 21:17 Blackpool North to York service will terminate at Leeds. A bus will be provided from Leeds to York.

The 22:56 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service will run via an alternative route between Bradford Interchange and Leeds, and will not call at New Pudsey and Bramley. A bus will be provided from Bradford Interchange to Leeds.

The 22:57 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Colne.

The 23:19 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service will run via an alternative route between Bradford Interchange and Leeds, arriving Leeds at 01:05.

The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Hunts Cross. A bus will be provided from Hunts Cross to Liverpool Lime Street.

Tuesday - Friday

The 05:19 York to Blackpool North service will start from Leeds. A bus will be provided from York to Leeds, departing York at 04:12 to connect with the train at Leeds.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work  is taking place between Hackney Downs and Cheshunt via Tottenham Hale, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Between 23:45 and 05:30, no trains will run via Tottenham Hale. These trains will be diverted to run via the Seven Sisters line instead. Stations on this line are within walking distance of those on the Tottenham Hale line.

Customers at Lea Bridge should use London Buses between Lea Bridge and Stratford / Hackney Downs.

From Tuesday to Wednesday, the 04:40 London Liverpool Street to Stansted Airport service will additionally call at Seven Sisters instead of Tottenham Hale.

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Engineering work is taking place each night from approximately 21:00 until 05:00 between Wickford and Southend Victoria, closing 1 out of 2 lines.

Throughout the night / early morning most trains from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria will have journey times extended by up to 10 minutes after leaving Wickford.

Some trains from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Street will depart Southend Victoria early than normal and will resume normal departure times from Wickford.

Some trains from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria will either terminate at Wickford or be diverted to terminate at Southminster. Customers should use alternative trains between Wickford and Southend Victoria to complete their journey. 

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Ascott-under-Wychwood and Moreton-in-Marsh on Monday and Tuesday night and between Evesham and Worcester Shrub Hill on Wednesday and Thursday night. During these works all lines between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill will be closed.

Monday & Tuesday:

The 21:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will additionally call at Didcot Parkway, after which the train will be diverted via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa (not calling) to Worcester Shrub Hill. The train will not call at stations between Didcot Parkway and Worcestershire Parkway. A rail connection from Didcot Parkway at 22:42 can be used for customers to Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham and Pershore.

The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill. A bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill (fast) to Oxford for onward rail connection to London Paddington. There will also be a bus from Worcester Shrub Hill to Pershore, Evesham, Honeybourne, Moreton-in-Marsh, Kingham, Charlbury and Hanborough. This bus continues to Oxford. However there will be no immediate onward connections from Oxford towards London Paddington from this bus.

The 22:50 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will terminate Oxford. There is no alternative transport between Oxford and Worcester. Please use an alternative service.

Wednesday & Thursday:

The 21:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will additionally call at Didcot Parkway, after which the train will be diverted via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa (not calling) to Worcester Shrub Hill. The train will not call at stations between Didcot Parkway and Worcestershire Parkway. A rail connection from Didcot Parkway at 22:42 can be used for customers to Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham and Pershore.

The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill. There will be a direct bus from Worcester Shrub Hill to Oxford for onward rail connection to London Paddington. There will also be a bus from Worcester Shrub Hill to Pershore, Evesham, Honeybourne, Moreton-in-Marsh, Kingham, Charlbury and Hanborough. This bus continues to Oxford, however there will be no immediate onward connections from Oxford towards London Paddington from this bus.

The 22:50 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will terminate Moreton-in-Marsh. A bus will run from Moreton-in-Marsh to Honeybourne, Evesham and Pershore.

Friday:

The 22:50 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Evesham. A replacement bus will run from Evesham to Pershore and Worcester Shrub Hill.

Customers should note that the opening of Worcestershire Parkway station has been delayed, and no trains or replacement buses will call at this station.

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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Engineering work is taking place between Buckenham and Great Yarmouth, closing all lines via Berney Arms.

All trains which usually travel via Berney Arms will travel via Acle. Customers wishing to travel to / from Great Yarmouth are advised to travel on Greater Anglia train services via Brundall or Norwich.

Additional engineering work is taking place on some weekends, so if you are planning to travel, please check the future engineering work page for more information.

Please note, no trains or replacement road transport will call at Berney Arms.

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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

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.

Project Information:

Network Rail are replacing the old mechanical signalling equipment with modern technology using colour LED signals. They are also replacing manually operated switches with powered switches controlled by a remote computer based signalling system.

Track layout at several locations will also be improved to cater for increasing capacity and reliability demands of a modern railway.