Updated at: 13-Oct-2025 07:16:53: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing various lines.
As a result:
- The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will change direction of travel at Exeter St Davids. It will depart Exeter St Davids earlier than normal at 00:58 (Monday) before being diverted between there and Castle Cary (via Honiton – not calling). It will call at Reading (drop off only) and London Paddington
- The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will divert between Castle Cary and Exeter St Davids (via Honiton – not calling). It will change direction of travel at Exeter St Davids before continuing to stations to Plymouth and Penzance
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