Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
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Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights only.
As a result, the 22:49 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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