Updated at: 10-Jan-2025 09:53:31: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
between London Paddington and Penzance, and between Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight.
The following services are affected:
- The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” sleeper service will depart Liskeard, Plymouth, Totnes, and Newton Abbot, and arrive at Exeter St Davids earlier than usual by up to 5 minutes. The service will depart Exeter St Davids later than usual, diverting between Exeter St Davids and Reading via Honiton. Thi service will not call at Taunton.
- The 23:05 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids service will terminate at Taunton. A replacement bus service will run between Taunton and Exeter St Davids.
- The 23:45 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” sleeper service will arrive at Exeter St Davids 20 minutes earlier than usual and will be diverted between Reading and Exeter St Davids via Honiton This service will not call Taunton.
- The 23:48 Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids will not run. A replacement bus service will run from Britol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids, calling at all stations to drop off only except for Taunton, which will be drop off and pick up.
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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