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GWR passengers advised to plan ahead of Wiltshire rail disruption
Overview
Passengers travelling through Wiltshire face a week-long disruption to train services due to track replacement and drainage works near Pewsey. The works, scheduled from Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October 2026, will result in longer journey times, diversions, and replacement bus services on several routes.
Key points
- Track replacement and drainage works near Pewsey will cause a week of disruption from Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October 2026.
- Buses will replace trains between Pewsey and Swindon, and on weekdays between Chippenham and Westbury (including Melksham).
- Trains heading to Plymouth or Penzance will use a diversion route, adding extra journey time.
- Services between Newbury and Bedwyn will continue to run as normal.
- Network Rail and Great Western Railway stated the engineering work is necessary to improve safety, reduce faults, and minimise future weather impacts.