A railway station is set to close for a month to make way for major engineering works to take place.
According to Network Rail, no trains would be allowed to operate through Westbury Railway Station, Wiltshire, as from 27 December until 23 January, 2025.
“Track upgrades” will be done near the station, together with the maintenance of the Sherrington viaduct. For transport, the trains will be diverted between Trowbridge and Frome, or replaced by buses.
All Great Western Railway and South Western Railway services to, from, and via Westbury station will be affected by the closures.
The Western route director for Network Rail, Marcus Jones had said: “Our festive upgrades are important to ensuring the railway continues to run reliably and safely.”
“Continued investment into upgrading and improving the railway is evidence of our commitment to providing a railway fit for the 21st century.
“We appreciate there is never a good time to disrupt journeys but whenever possible we do this at times when fewer people are traveling, such as at Christmastime, on bank holidays or at weekends.
“We thank passengers in advance for their patience and urge them to please inquire thoroughly before they travel.”
