Updated at: 30-Jun-2025 09:32:56: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, and between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads / Gloucester, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Swindon – Chippenham – Bath Spa:
The 22:28 and 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads services will be diverted after Swindon, and will not call at Chippenham or Bath Spa. Replacement buses will run between Swindon and Bristol Temple Meads via Chippenham / Bath Spa.
Swindon – Kemble – Gloucester:
The 23:42 Swindon to Cheltenham Spa will divert between Swindon and Gloucester via Bristol Parkway (calling additionally). It will not call at Kemble, Stroud or Stonehouse. A replacement bus will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa, calling at Kemble, Stroud, Stonehouse Town Hall and Gloucester.
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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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: 30-Jun-2025 09:32:56: AM