🚊 **Heads Up, Commuters! Major Train Disruptions Ahead** 🚊
Are you planning a train trip between London and south Wales soon? Brace yourself for some major disruptions! From 23rd May to 8th June, there will be significant changes affecting your journey as crucial upgrade works take place on the Severn Tunnel. Here’s what you need to know:
🔄 **Alternative Routes:**
– Expect bus replacements between Bristol Parkway and Newport.
– Reduced train services will reroute through Gloucester instead of Bristol Parkway. Plan for extra travel time!
🚌 **Bus Services:**
– Road replacement services will be available between Bristol Parkway and Newport.
– Your rail tickets are also valid on the M4 Metrobus services between Bristol Parkway and Patchway.
🚦 **Train Services Adjustments:**
– Hourly trains will still operate between London Paddington and Swansea/Carmarthen but will stop at Gloucester.
– On 24th May, there’ll be no direct trains between London and south Wales—trains will connect via separate services.
⚠️ **Other Affected Routes:**
– Cardiff to Taunton/Exeter St Davids will only run from Bristol Temple Meads.
– Cardiff to Portsmouth services will see a different schedule:
– From 23/24 May and 30 May-8 June, trains between Bristol Parkway and Portsmouth Harbour.
– From 25-29 May, services between Bristol Parkway and Fareham due to additional bridge works.
🚈 Good news for those travelling via Cheltenham Spa or Gloucester to Cardiff Central—services with CrossCountry and Transport for Wales won’t be affected.
Make sure to plan ahead, check your options, and give yourself extra time. Safe travels! 🗺️💺
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