If your festive plans involve train travel during Christmas and New Year, it’s essential to stay informed and plan ahead. Extensive engineering work is scheduled in and around Swindon during this period, potentially impacting rail services.
As part of a comprehensive engineering package to ensure the reliability of the railway, major station construction programmes, track renewals, overhead line renewals, bridge demolitions, and maintenance activities are set to take place over the Christmas period.
A crucial note for passengers is that on Christmas Eve, and also Wednesday 27th, services to and from London Paddington, will see trains commencing and concluding at Reading.
Travellers are also reminded that no trains will be running on the Great Western Railway (GWR) network on either Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
Ensuring the safety and reliability of the railway network is a priority, and these engineering works are a vital component of ongoing efforts. Passengers are encouraged to check travel updates and plan accordingly to navigate potential disruptions during the festive season.
Stay informed, check before you travel, and consider alternative routes to ensure a smoother journey over Christmas and New Year.
