Engineering work is taking place between Gillingham and Yeovil Junction, closing all lines for 7 days (project background information is available below).
Saturday:
Trains that run between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will be diverted between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury, extending journey times.
London Waterloo to Salisbury 'stopping services' will continue to and from Gillingham.
Buses will replace trains between Gillingham and Yeovil Junction.
A revised train service will run between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids.
Sunday:
Trains that run between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will terminate at, and start back from Salisbury.
Buses will replace trains between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction.
A revised train service will run between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids.
Monday to Friday:
Trains that run between London Waterloo and Exeter St Davids will be diverted between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury, extending journey times.
London Waterloo to Salisbury 'stopping services' will continue to and from Gillingham.
Buses will replace trains between Gillingham and Yeovil Junction.
A revised train service will run between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St Davids.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Background information on this project:
Network Rail are investing significant amounts of money to improve journeys along the West of England Line. The work will boost the railway's reliability and performance and reduce delays caused by infrastructure failings.
During this particular 7-day line closure, engineers will be stabilising embankments at both the Country and London ends of Gillingham Tunnel. To take full advantage of the line closure, work will also take place to improve track drainage, channeling water away from the tunnel, and carrying out vegetation management of carefully selected diseased and dangerous trees encroaching the railway’s path.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
