Amended service via Cardiff Central / Swansea / Carmarthen on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Newcastle and Plymouth / Penzance and

between Nottingham and Cardiff Central

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Swansea / Carmarthen

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.

CrossCountry:

From 12:00 on Saturday and all day Sunday, trains will be diverted extending journey times by 1 hour.

Great Western Railway:

Some services between London and Swansea / Carmarthen will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway via Bath Spa. An amended timetable will operate for services between London Paddington and Swindon.

Additionally, on Saturday:

• The 11:15 London Paddington to Swindon service will not run.

• The 12:49 Swindon to London Paddington service will not run.

On Sunday:

• The 20:45 London Paddington to Swansea will depart earlier than usual at 20:07, and divert further between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.

• The 21:45 London Paddington to Swansea will further divert between Cardiff Central and Bridgend.

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