Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Plymouth / Penzance, and between Cardiff Central and Exeter St Davids / Plymouth
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Engineering work is taking place between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids, closing all lines before 12:05.
No trains will run between Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids before 12:05.
A limited replacement bus service will run between Taunton / Tiverton Parkway and Exeter St Davids. As far as possible, you should travel through this area after 12:05.
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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