Train services disrupted with Severn Tunnel work underway
Passengers travelling between South Wales and Bristol will be affected.
People travelling by train between South Wales and Bristol are being reminded to check before travelling with work taking place in the Severn Tunnel.
The tunnel will be closed with Network Rail's replacing tracks from Wednesday 3rd July to Thursday 18th July.
Services will be diverted via Gloucester or replaced by buses.
The Severn Tunnel will also be closed for follow-up work on the weekends of 27-28 July and 24-25 August.
Network Rail says salt water makes for a corrosive environment inside the tunnel and track that would usually last 25 years elsewhere on the railway needs to be replaced every ten years.
Nick Millington, Network Rail Wales and Borders route director, said: “We recognise there is never a good time to close the Severn Tunnel, but we have planned this essential work to minimise disruption as much as possible.
“Our dedicated teams will be working 24/7 in challenging conditions to deliver the largest track replacement in the tunnel for many years, which is vital for the continued safe and reliable running of train services along this busy route.
“We would like to thank passengers for their patience – and urge them to check their journeys before they travel.”