Updated at: 08-Oct-2025 11:57:48: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between Swansea and London Paddington
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, closing various lines on Monday morning, and between Bristol Parkway and Swindon, closing lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings.
Monday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service is no longer affected by engineering work, and will run as normal.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:46 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway (via Bath Spa – not calling). It will change direction of travel at Bristol Parkway, before continuing to Newport, Cardiff Central and beyond later than normal.
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This page created on: 18-Aug-2025 09:31:05: AM