Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea
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Engineering work is taking place between Cardiff Central and Swansea, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday:
The 20:48 London Paddington to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, calling at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:48 and 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea services will be diverted to run via Barry (not calling), calling at Bridgend and beyond up to 25 minutes later than usual.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 20:48 London Paddington (starting from Swindon at 21:42) to Swansea service will divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend, calling at Bridgend and beyond a few minutes later than usual.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington service will start earlier than usual, at 03:38. It will call at Neath, Port Talbot Parkway and Bridgend earlier than usual, and divert between Bridgend and Cardiff Central. It will depart Cardiff Central as normal.
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