🚆 Heads up, rail travellers in South Wales! Major rail disruptions are coming your way for two weeks due to essential track and structural upgrades in the Swansea area. 🚧
From Monday, 26th January to Thursday, 5th February, you’ll face changes to train services. Expect amended timetables and some route closures, with replacement buses stepping in on affected sections. Longer travel times are likely, so plan ahead! ⏰
Replacement buses will operate:
🚌 26-30 Jan: Between Port Talbot Parkway & Swansea/Llanelli. Trains run between London Paddington and Port Talbot Parkway, and between Llanelli and Carmarthen.
🚌 31 Jan-1 Feb: Between Cardiff Central or Bridgend & Swansea. Trains continue between London Paddington and Cardiff Central, and between Swansea & Carmarthen.
🚌 2-5 Feb: Port Talbot Parkway & Swansea. Trains as above.
🚌 7 Feb: Cardiff Central, Bridgend & Port Talbot Parkway, or non-stop Cardiff Central to Swansea. Trains still running between London Paddington and Cardiff Central.
Transport for Wales ensures some services will be diverted with possible longer journey times but alternative travel options will be available. They advise checking your route before you travel and allowing extra time. 🕒
GWR has also chimed in to emphasise the long-term benefits these works will bring to rail reliability. Apologies for the inconvenience, but it’s all in the name of a smoother journey in the future!
Network Rail is committed to improving punctuality and asks for your patience. Planning has been done to ensure minimal disruption, notably avoiding the busy Six Nations game day on 7th February.
For the smoothest travel: plan early, double-check schedules, and anticipate some extra journey time. Happy travels! 🚂💨