At the end of the month (January), Network Rail will be carrying out essential upgrades, meaning that buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea.
They will be working on the line near Landore Viaduct to renew the section and improve reliability.
They will renew rail, switches, sleepers, points, crossings, and refurbish the Landore Viaduct.
The work will last 12 days from the 26th January until the 6th February, and again on the 8th February, with Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales services affected throughout the works
Those travelling on Great Western Railway services to/from London will see terminations at Port Talbot.
“We’re carrying out vital track renewal work and refurbishing Landore Viaduct near Swansea to improve the reliability of the railway for passenger and freight services.
“To complete this work safely, we need to close the railway between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea from Monday 26 January to Friday 6 February, and again all day on Sunday 8 February, with buses replacing trains during this time. This work has been planned well in advance, and we’ve been working closely with train operators to ensure alternative travel arrangements are in place for passengers.
“We’re sorry for the disruption this will cause and would like to thank passengers for their patience while we complete these essential improvements.”
Nick Millington, Route Director at Network Rail Wales and Borders