Buses will replace trains for almost two weeks as essential work takes place
There will be no trains running for 11 days along a busy rail line due to refurbishment work. Buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea from the end of January into February as Network Rail carries out essential upgrades to the railway.
The work will take place from Monday, January 26 until Friday, February 6 and then again on Sunday, February 8. Rail network engineers will be carrying out work to renew the railway near Landore Viaduct, close to Swansea Football Stadium.
The railway closures will affect Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway services into west Wales.
For 11 days Great Western Railway services to and from London will start and terminate at Port Talbot, with amended timetables in place. Never miss a Swansea story by signing up to our newsletter here
Heart of Wales Line services will operate to and from Carmarthen, with additional changes on January 27. Services between Llanelli to Carmarthen to Milford Haven / Pembroke Dock / Fishguard Harbour will have amended timetables.
During the almost two week closure weekend services will be affected as rail replacement buses will operate between Cardiff Central to Bridgend to Swansea. Maesteg to Cardiff services will call at all local stations between Cardiff and Bridgend.
Buses will also replace trains on Sunday, February 8 between Cardiff to Bridgend to Port Talbot.
The work being completed includes the renewal of rails, sleepers, switches and crossings, and points, as well as the refurbishment of Landore Viaduct, which supports the railway as it crosses the River Tawe.
Colin Lea, Transport for Wales planning and performance director said: “These essential works by Network Rail are an important investment in making the railway more reliable for years to come.
“We know that any disruption can be frustrating, and we’re really grateful to our customers for bearing with us while this vital work is carried out.”
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