Rail passengers warned over bank holiday disruptions

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People embarking on August bank holiday getaways in England and Wales are being warned over rail disruption due to engineering work.

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Network Rail will carry out a number of major engineering projects, which will affect three intercity lines serving London.

No long-distance services on the East Coast Main Line will run to or from London King’s Cross from early evening on Saturday until early morning on Monday.

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This will affect people travelling south returning from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

A reduced timetable will be in place between London Euston and Milton Keynes on Saturday and Sunday due to track renewals at Primrose Hill.

Journeys between London Paddington and south Wales will be diverted – taking longer than normal – as engineering work will close the line between Bristol Parkway and Severn Tunnel Junction.

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Services will also be disrupted in the Stoke area from Saturday until Tuesday.

Congestion is also expected on major roads and airports will see one of their busiest weekends of the year.


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