Essential maintenance work between Kemble and Sapperton to …

Essential maintenance carried out by [1] will take place from Monday the 21st to and including Thursday the 24th between [2] and [3] in [4]. The period of work will affect journeys between Swindon and [5], with no direct services operating between [6] and [7].

The work will see overgrown vegetation, which lies close to the railway cut back and drainage improved with work taking place between 7am and 7pm each day.[8]

[9] was also planning to carry out track and ballast replacement near [10] during this period of work however has been postponed due to the discovery of Dormice in the area and as it is currently breeding season for the protected species, they must not be disturbed. Network Rail is very much focused on the protection and maintenance of the natural environment, including special habitats such as this, and has opted to undertake less disruptive work instead.

Intercity Express Train at Kimble // Credit: Network Rail Intercity Express Train at [11] // Credit: Network Rail

Whilst the work between Kemble and [12] is underway, [13] will operate rail replacement buses, which will support journeys to the following stations due to there being no stopping train services:

Passengers making their way to [14] and [15] will be able to travel by train via [16].

Due to the planned work, passengers are advised to check their travel plans ahead of making a journey and can visit the [17] website by clicking here[18].

Jonathan Skirton, Network Rail infrastructure manager, said:

“Our teams need to maintain vegetation and drainage near to the railway to reduce flood risk and keep the tracks safe.”

“We're sorry for the [19] to passengers, but this work will ensure journeys are more reliable for years to come.”

Ben Scott, GWR's Station Manager for South Cotswolds, added:

“This work is part of an ongoing programme that will enable us to maintain services for customers travelling to or from [20].”

“We'll provide alternative road transport and work with other train companies to ensure customers can still complete their journeys during this time.”

References

  1. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  2. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  3. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  4. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  5. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  6. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  7. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  8. ^ The work will see overgrown vegetation, which lies close to the railway cut back and drainage improved with work taking place between 7am and 7pm each day. (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  9. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  10. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  11. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  12. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  13. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  14. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  15. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  16. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  17. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  18. ^ here (www.gwr.com)
  19. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)
  20. ^ (www.railadvent.co.uk)

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