Updated at: 20-Jun-2025 05:47:40: AM
Operator: CrossCountry
Routes affected:
CrossCountry between Nottingham / Derby / Birmingham New Street and Cardiff Central
Transport for Wales between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Cardiff Central
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction, closing all lines from 00:40 on Sunday 27 July until the end of the day on Saturday 16 August.
CrossCountry
Buses (provided by Transport for Wales) will replace trains between Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.
CrossCountry are advising that, if your journey involves travelling between the Midlands and South Wales, you may wish to travel on CrossCountry trains between Birmingham New Street and Bristol Parkway and change trains at Bristol Parkway onto an alternative service to or from South Wales.
Transport for Wales
Buses will replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Gloucester and Severn Tunnel Junction via Lydney / Chepstow.
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 our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 05-May-2025 09:16:43: AM