Weekend track work to disrupt Bristol-Bath train service

[1] will be working on the track between Bath and [2] this weekend, which will affect [3] services.

No trains will run between [4] and [5] on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 October, or on Sunday 22 October, when Network Rail will carry out follow-up work.

Passengers will still be able to travel between [6] Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads, as trains will be diverted via an alternative route. They will not stop at [7] or Bath Spa.

  • Trains will run between [8] and Bath Spa until 1930 on Saturday 7 October.
  • Shuttle trains will run between Swindon and Bath Spa after 19:30 on Saturdays and all day on Sunday/s.
  • Replacement buses will run between Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads.
  • Valid rail [9] can also be used on the 9, X39, 1, 5, U5 or 349 buses.
  • Trains will continue to operate between Bath Spa and [10], [11], [12] or [13].
Bristol Temple Meads railway station Bristol Temple Meads .. Credit: Network Rail

Tom [14], Network Rail's project manager, said: “We're carrying out vital drainage work during this period when the line is closed.

“It's really important that this work is done in a timely fashion to ensure that the railway is resilient and can cope with adverse weather. We'd like to thank passengers for their patience.”

Oana Apetroaie, [15]'s station manager for Bath Spa, said: “This forms part of an ongoing programme of investment in our railway that will enable us to maintain safe and reliable services for customers travelling between Bath and Bristol.

“We are providing alternative road transport and rail tickets can also be used on some local bus services in the area to allow passengers to continue their journeys with as little inconvenience as possible.”

Network Rail car Credit: Janine Booth

More information can be found here[16].

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. ^ (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. ^ here (www.GWR.com)

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