Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance
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Engineering work is taking place between Taunton and Exeter St Davids, closing some lines overnight from Sunday evening until Monday morning.
As a result:
- The 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington service will divert between Exeter St Davids and Reading, normal timings arriving at Reading and beyond
- The 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Exeter St Davids, calling at Exeter St Davids. Normal timings departing Exeter St Davids and beyond
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