Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Newport on Sunday 17 February, closing all lines between these stations.
As a result, the following changes will apply to the train service:
CrossCountry:
CrossCountry services scheduled to travel to / from Cardiff Central will terminate at / start back from Severn Tunnel Junction.
Buses will replace trains between Severn Tunnel Junction and Newport, you may use your ticket on Transport for Wales services between Newport and Cardiff Central.
Great Western Railway:
Great Western Railway services scheduled to travel to / from Cardiff Central may either terminate at / start back from Bristol Parkway or be cancelled, and buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central.
Trains will continue to run between Cardiff Central and Carmarthen / Swansea.
Transport for Wales:
It is not yet known how Transport for Wales services will be affected by these engineering works.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey
Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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:
Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any
time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded. For more information, please
see
here.
Project Information:
You can read more about
engineering work and why it is necessary.