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 various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Wednesday:
The 21:48 London Paddington to Swansea will terminate at Port Talbot Parkway. Road transport will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Neath and Swansea.
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Pyle and Port Talbot Parkway by an alternative route, arriving at Port Talbot Parkway a few minutes earlier than normal, where it will terminate. Road transport will run from Port Talbot Parkway to Neath and Swansea.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 03:46 Swansea to London Paddington will start from Port Talbot Parkway at 04:16, arriving / departing Bridgend at 04:28 / 04:29 and arriving at Cardiff Central at 04:57. Earlier road transport will run at 03:30 from Swansea (calling at Neath at 03:52) to Port Talbot Parkway, connecting with the train.
Thursday:
The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Pyle and Port Talbot Parkway by an alternative route, arriving at Port Talbot Parkway a few minutes earlier than normal.
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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