- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour / West Worthing, and also between London Victoria and Worthing
- Train operator affected
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Southern;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Aldrington and Littlehampton from 23:45 each night, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Brighton and Worthing / Littlehampton.
Trains from London to Worthing / Littlehampton will be diverted to Brighton.
The 22:40 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton train will be diverted to Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run from Littlehampton to Brighton.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Southern between London Bridge and Brighton / Littlehampton / Ore / Three Bridges / Worthing, and also between London Victoria and Hastings / Ore / Bognor Regis / Three Bridges
Thameslink between Bedford and Gatwick Airport / Brighton / Three Bridges / Horsham, and also between Cambridge and Brighton
- Train operators affected
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Southern; Thameslink;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place from 23:00 each night between Purley and Haywards Heath, closing some lines.
Trains between Purley and Haywards Heath will run to an amended timetable with extended journey times.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between Hastings / Eastbourne and Ashford International
- Train operator affected
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Southern;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place from 22:30 each night between Hastings and Ashford International, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Hastings and Ashford International.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 18/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between Peterborough / Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross
- Train operators affected
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Great Northern; Thameslink;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Brookmans Park and Welwyn Garden City from 00:10 until 05:20, closing some lines.
Southbound trains towards London will not stop at Hatfield.
Trains will not stop at Welham Green in both directions.
Replacement buses will run where trains do not stop.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras and Nottingham / Derby / Sheffield
- Train operator affected
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East Midlands Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Luton and London St Pancras, closing some lines.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:40 Nottingham to London St Pancras International service will terminate at Luton.
The 21:47 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will terminate at Luton.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 00:15 London St Pancras International to Derby service will start from Luton.
The 05:27 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service will start from Luton.
Customers between Luton and London St Pancras International should travel Thameslink services, which are unaffected by the engineering works.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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East Midlands Railway between Derby and Nottingham
- Train operator affected
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East Midlands Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place at Nottingham, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:35 and 05:00 each night, some services between Derby and Nottingham will be retimed slightly.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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East Midlands Railway between London St Pancras International and Nottingham / Derby / Sheffield
- Train operator affected
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East Midlands Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Kettering and Leicester, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
As a result, the following trains will not call at Market Harborough:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 23:05 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service.
- The 23:35 London St Pancras International to Nottingham service.
- The 00:15 London St Pancras International to Derby service (amended to start at Luton at 00:57).
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 03:56 Derby to London St Pancras International service (not calling at Nottingham or Beeston).
- The 04:18 Derby to London St Pancras International service (not calling at Nottingham or Beeston).
Replacement buses will run between:
- Kettering and Market Harborough.
- Market Harborough to Leicester.
- Nottingham to East Midlands Parkway via Beeston.
Additionally, the 05:26 Kettering to Sheffield service will depart later than usual, and run later throughout.
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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London Overground between London Liverpool Street and Chingford
- Train operator affected
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London Overground;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Hackney Downs and Chingford, closing lines on Monday to Thursday evenings.
After approximately 23:00, buses will replace trains between London Liverpool Street and Chingford.
Additionally, you can use your tickets on London Underground Victoria Line services between Seven Sisters and Walthamstow Central.
The last trains to run will be:
- The 22:48 London Liverpool Street to Chingford service.
- The 22:55 Chingford to London Liverpool Street service.
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You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between London Euston and Milton Keynes Central.
- Train operator affected
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London Northwestern Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations between London Euston and Berkhamsted, closing some lines.
The following Northbound services will call at Bushey to disembark only:
Monday to Thursday:
22:18 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.
22:42 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.
23:04 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.
Tuesday to Friday:
00:35 London Euston to Milton Keynes Central.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Great Western Railway to / from London Paddington
- Train operator affected
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Great Western Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
After 20:30, most High Speed services will take be retimed between London Paddington and Reading, extending journey times by a few minutes. Trains will be retimed to depart London Paddington later than usual.
Some Local Services between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway, and between Didcot Parkway and Oxford will also be retimed to run slightly later than usual.
Maidenhead - Bourne End / Marlow:
In order to maintain connections with retimed trains:
- The 20:57 Maidenhead to Bourne End service will depart at 20:59.
- The 21:12 Bourne End to Marlow service will depart at 21:13.
- The 21:12 Bourne End to Maidenhead service will depart at 21:14.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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various Southeastern routes
- Train operator affected
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Southeastern;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:34 Tonbridge to Gillingham service will terminate at Strood and replaced by a bus between Strood and Gillingham.
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:04 London Victoria to Dartford service will be diverted and run non stop from Lewisham to Dartford. A replacement bus will run from Lewisham to Dartford via Bexleyheath.
From 00:20 until the end of service, buses replace trains between Meopham and Gillingham / Faversham.
The 04:18 Gillingham to Paddock wood service will be replaced by a bus between Gillingham and Strood, leaving Gillingham at 03:59.
Tuesday only:
The replacement buses that usually run from 23:55 on Tuesday nights between Faversham, Margate and Ramsgate will not run and trains will run normally between these stations.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 12/08/2021
- End date
- 11/12/2021
- Route affected
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- Train operator affected
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South Western Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place at Upper Halliford, closing some of the platforms until December.
Trains towards Shepperton will not be able to call at Upper Halliford station. Replacement buses will run between Sunbury and Shepperton via Upper Halliford.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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- Train operator affected
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Northern;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Northern network, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:57 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Rose Grove. A bus will be provided from Rose Grove to Colne.
The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street.
Tuesday to Thursday:
The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.
The 22:27 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:19 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.
The 23:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
Buses will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
Wednesday to Friday:
The 00:22 Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly service will not run.
The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport.
The 03:37 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly.
The 03:46 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run.
The 05:07 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Piccadilly.
Buses will be provided between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 22/10/2021
- Route affected
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Northern between Blackpool North / Manchester Victoria / Hull and Leeds / York
- Train operator affected
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Northern;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the Northern network, closing some lines overnight.
Monday to Thursday:
The 21:18 Blackpool North to York service will terminate at Leeds. A replacement bus will run from Leeds to York.
The 22:56 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service will not call at New Pudsey or Bramley. A replacement bus will run from Bradford Interchange to Leeds, via these stations.
The 23:19 Manchester Victoria to Leeds service will be diverted between Bradford Interchange and Leeds, arriving at Leeds at 01:14.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 05:19 York to Blackpool North service will start from Leeds. A replacement bus will run from York to Leeds, leaving York earlier than usual to connect with the train.
The 05:20 Leeds to York service will be replaced by a bus throughout.
The 06:15 York to Hull service will be diverted to start from Leeds, and will not call at Ulleskelf, Church Fenton or Sherburn-in-Elmet. A replacement bus will run from York to Selby.
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You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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- Start date
- 13/09/2021
- End date
- 11/12/2021
- Route affected
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- Train operator affected
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Transport for Wales;
- Description
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Major engineering work is taking place on the Barmouth Viaduct, closing all lines from Monday 13 September to Saturday 11 December.
As a result, no trains will run between Machynlleth and Pwllheli.
Replacement buses will run between Machynlleth and Pwllheli.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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- Train operator affected
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c2c;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place place overnight in the Barking area, closing some lines.
From approximately 22:40 each night, trains will be diverted via an alternative route between Barking and Pitsea
Replacement buses will run between Upminster and Grays and between Upminster and Pitsea via Laindon.
You may use the London Underground District Line between Barking and Upminster.
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Replacement Bus Travel Advice
You can find the location of your bus replacement by typing in your station here
Bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time, unless fully folded. More travel advice for your replacement bus journey is available by selecting the Train Operating Company you are travelling with here.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between London Paddington and Hereford
- Train operator affected
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Great Western Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place between Moreton-in-Marsh and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing some lines.
The 21:50 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway (to set down only). It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill. A replacement bus will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford. A replacement bus will also run from Oxford, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill.
The 22:50 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will terminate Oxford. A replacement bus will run forward Oxford, calling at Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway.
The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill (and restart Oxford). A replacement bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill (fast) to Oxford, to connect into the restarted train. There will also be road transport from
Worcester Shrub Hill to stations to Evesham and Oxford. No rail connection towards London Paddington from this bus.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 21/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Oxford / Swansea
- Train operator affected
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Great Western Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Didcot Parkway and Swindon and also between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, closing some lines.
The 22:48 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will arrive / depart Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal.
The 23:18 London Paddington to Oxford will call additionally Didcot Parkway.
The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa. It will arrive / depart Bath Spa and arrive Bristol Temple Meads later than normal.
A replacement bus will be provided from Reading to Swindon and Chippenham. A bus connection will run from Didcot Parkway to connect into this bus at Swindon.
There will also be a replacement bus from Swindon to Chippenham, then calling only to disembark at Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 20/10/2021
- Route affected
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Between London Paddington and Plymouth / Penzance and
between Exeter St Davids and Paignton / Gunnislake
- Train operator affected
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Great Western Railway;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Exeter St Thomas and Dawlish Warren, closing 1 out of 2 lines.
The 21:45 Penzance to London Paddington "Night Riviera” Sleeper service will depart Exeter St Davids and Taunton later than normal. It will arrive as normal at Reading and London Paddington.
The 22:22 Gunnislake to Exeter St Davids will combine at Newton Abbot with 00:01 Paignton to Exeter St Davids. The complete train will depart Newton Abbot and beyond later than normal.
The 23:20 Paignton to Exeter St Davids will depart Starcross and Exeter St Thomas later than normal. It will arrive Exeter St Davids approximately 22 minutes later than normal.
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- Start date
- 18/10/2021
- End date
- 18/10/2021
- Route affected
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Greater Anglia / Stansted Express services via Tottenham Hale
- Train operators affected
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Greater Anglia; Stansted Express;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Greater Anglia network, closing some lines.
Trains that normally run via Tottenham Hale, will be diverted via Seven Sisters each morning / night, ending 05:00 on Friday.
Lea Bridge customers should use London Buses between Lea Bridge and Stratford / Hackney Downs.
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- Start date
- 18/05/2021
- End date
- 11/12/2021
- Route affected
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Download map of route afected
Between Merthyr Tydfil and Barry Island; between Aberdare and Barry Island / Bridgend; and also between Treherbert and Barry Island / Bridgend
- Train operator affected
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Transport for Wales;
- Description
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Engineering work is taking place overnight in the Radyr area, closing various lines.
Sunday to Thursday only
From approximately 20:00, buses will replace trains between Radyr and Aberdare / Merthyr Tydfil / Treherbert.
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- Start date
- 04/01/2021
- End date
- 31/10/2021
- Route affected
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- Train operator affected
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Island Line;
- Description
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New trains are expected to be introduced to the Island Line on Monday 1 November 2021, replacing the existing fleet which is over 80 years old. In order for these new trains to run, upgrades are being made to the Island Line route to allow these trains to be accommodated. This includes a new passing loop at Brading to allow more frequent services. More information on these upgrades can be found here.
Until the end of service on 31 October, buses will replace trains between:
- Pier Head and Ryde Esplanade (minibus service)
- Ryde Esplanade and Shanklin
To download a copy of the bus timetable, please click here.
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