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18/11/2023

Engineering work is taking place between Severn Tunnel Junction and Pilning, closing all lines. ​​​​​​​

Saturday:

16:50 Penzance to Cardiff Central will divert after Filton Abbey Wood to terminate Bristol Parkway. Rail connection from Bristol Parkway to Newport and Cardiff Central. Customers for Patchway and Severn Tunnel Junction change at Bristol Temple Meads.

20:23 Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Central will terminate Bristol Temple Meads. Road transport from Bristol Temple Meads to Filton Abbey Wood, Patchway, setting down only at Severn Tunnel Junction, Newport and Cardiff Central.

22:00 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run and will be replaced by road transport from Cardiff Central, picking up only at Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction, then calling Patchway before setting down only at Filton Abbey Wood and Bristol Temple Meads.

22:47 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads will not run and will be replaced by road transport, picking up only at Newport, then fast to Bristol Temple Meads.

Sunday:

Long distance services:

Before approximately 14:00, trains between London and South Wales will be diverted between Swindon and Newport, extending journey times. Trains will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual.

Local services:

Before 14:25, buses will replace trains between Bristol Parkway and Newport.

Trains will run to an amended timetable, with some trains be amended to start / terminate at Bristol Parkway.

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 this page. 

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.

Affected operators
Great Western Railway
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 07/09/23 - 11:01