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06:03 Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth due 09:13
More Info24/09/25 06:03 Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth due 09:13 will be terminated at Reading.
It will no longer call at Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkwy, Southampton Central and Bournemouth.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
19:08 Nottingham to Cardiff Central due 22:36
More Info24/09/25 19:08 Nottingham to Cardiff Central due 22:36 will be terminated at Gloucester.
It will no longer call at Lydney, Chepstow, Caldicot, Severn Tunnel Jn, Newport South Wales and Cardiff Central.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- ROAD TRANSPORT:Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following road transport running in replacement of this service:From Gloucester: Departing at 21:35 towards Newport (Operated by Cymru Coaches)This information is now showing in online journey planners.
Any passengers travelling to Cardiff Central should change at Newport for onward Transport for Wales services.
05:19 Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport due 08:41
More Info24/09/25 05:19 Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airport due 08:41 will be cancelled.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service
06:03 Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth due 09:13
More Info24/09/25 06:03 Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth due 09:13 will be terminated at Reading.
It will no longer call at Basingstoke, Winchester, Southampton Airport Parkwy, Southampton Central and Bournemouth.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
06:30 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 11:29
More Info24/09/25 06:30 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 11:29 will be started from Reading.
It will no longer call at Bournemouth, Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkwy, Winchester and Basingstoke.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
06:45 Reading to Newcastle due 11:15
More Info24/09/25 06:45 Reading to Newcastle due 11:15 will be started from Birmingham New Street.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury and Leamington Spa.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
09:21 Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street due 12:38
More Info24/09/25 09:21 Stansted Airport to Birmingham New Street due 12:38 will be started from Cambridge.
It will no longer call at Stansted Airport.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service
17:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:30
More Info24/09/25 17:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:30 will be started from Birmingham New Street.
It will no longer call at Bournemouth, Southampton Central, Southampton Airport Parkwy, Winchester, Basingstoke, Reading, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Coventry and Birmingham International.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- Your ticket can be used at no extra cost, and without needing to amend your ticket, on the following services:
- The two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this serviceUnfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over, but Coach B, H and L are our unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
You can view the formation of our trains via www.realtimetrains.co.uk
19:08 Nottingham to Cardiff Central due 22:36
More Info24/09/25 19:08 Nottingham to Cardiff Central due 22:36 will be terminated at Gloucester.
It will no longer call at Lydney, Chepstow, Caldicot, Severn Tunnel Jn, Newport South Wales and Cardiff Central.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
- ROAD TRANSPORT:Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following road transport running in replacement of this service:From Gloucester: Departing at 21:35 towards Newport (Operated by Cymru Coaches)This information is now showing in online journey planners.
Any passengers travelling to Cardiff Central should change at Newport for onward Transport for Wales services.
Improvement works information
More InfoWhen you plan your journey using our website, the information you get back will take into account any changes to train times caused by track improvement work, including where rail replacement road transport is in operation. Our pre-planned road transport is accessible, however if you require further assistance then you can call our Passenger Assist team on 0800 030 9224. Improvement work for future dates can be found here
Exeter St Davids: Lifts out of order
More InfoThe lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 & 2 and Overbridge from 18:49 on 19/09/2025 until further notice at Exeter St Davids station.
Additional Information:We're sorry if this change to the station facilities affects your journey.
If you might need extra help to re-arrange your travel plans because of this, please get in touch:* by phone on Freephone 0800 030 9224; or* Next Generation Text: 18001 0800 030 9224Our Passenger Assist team can be contacted 24 hours a day.
We strongly recommend booking assistance at least 2 hours in advance.
But if you can't, we will do our best to help you on the day.
Whether pre-booked or not, please arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your train departs and allow more time if you need to buy a ticket.
Exeter St Davids: Lifts out of order
More InfoThe lifts will be out of order between Platform 1 & 2 and Overbridge from 18:49 on 19/09/2025 until further notice at Exeter St Davids station.
Additional Information:We're sorry if this change to the station facilities affects your journey.
If you might need extra help to re-arrange your travel plans because of this, please get in touch:* by phone on Freephone 0800 030 9224; or* Next Generation Text: 18001 0800 030 9224Our Passenger Assist team can be contacted 24 hours a day.
We strongly recommend booking assistance at least 2 hours in advance.
But if you can't, we will do our best to help you on the day.
Whether pre-booked or not, please arrive at the station at least 20 minutes before your train departs and allow more time if you need to buy a ticket.
