Christmas rail engineering work to shut Paddington and Birmingham New Street for five days
The Guardian reported that engineering works over the Christmas period will cause ten days of disruption on some of Great Britain’s busiest railway lines.
The Guardian reported that engineering works over the Christmas period will cause ten days of disruption on some of Great Britain’s busiest railway lines. London’s Paddington station will close, halting intercity services to the west of England and Wales until January. Birmingham New Street, the country’s busiest station outside the capital, will also be shut for five days during the holiday season. While most routes are expected to remain open, passengers are warned of significant inconvenience on affected services.
The closures are part of a planned programme of railway engineering work aimed at improving the network after the peak travel period.
Why it matters
The shutdowns will affect intercity travel to western regions and the busiest regional hub, disrupting holiday journeys for many passengers.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- The Guardian
- First reported
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- Christmas, Birmingham New Street, London Paddington, Passengers
- Section
- Travel
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