Work will be taking place on bridges and track in Somerset, North Somerset and South Bristol as follows:
- Refurbishment of Huntspill viaduct
- Refurbishment of river Brue bridge (Highbridge)
- Replacement of Accommodation Road Bridge, Bleadon, near Weston-super-Mare (work continues until 9 December)
This work is essential maintenance to ensure the continued safe and reliable running of the railway and involves working 24/7 throughout the six-day period.
For more information about the work please go to: www.networkrail.co.uk/huntspill
Travel information
From 18 – 23 September:
- No trains can stop at stations between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton.
- Trains between London Paddington and Weston-super-Mare/Taunton will start/terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.
- Trains between Cardiff Central and Taunton will also start/terminate at Bristol Temple Meads.
- Trains will run between Taunton and Penzance.
- CrossCountry trains will divert via an alternative route between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton, extending journeys.
- Buses are planned to replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Taunton.
- Tickets will be accepted on local First West of England buses, and CrossCountry trains.
If you are travelling along the affected route during this time, please plan your journey, allow extra time and check before you travel at www.nationalrail.co.uk or www.GWR.com/Bristol.