BUS services will replace trains this weekend for passengers travelling to and from Newport.

Network Rail has advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance as work to electrify the South Wales Main Line continues.

On Saturday and Sunday, buses will replace trains on services travelling between Newport and the following stations: Cardiff Central, Bristol Parkway, Ebbw Vale, Cwmbran, and Chepstow.

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A replacement bus journey between Cardiff and Newport will take around 30 or 40 minutes.

Bill Kelly, route director for Network Rail Wales and Borders, said: “Electrification reaching Cardiff is a significant milestone as we continue to deliver the biggest upgrade to the Great Western mainline since it was built more than 175 years ago.

"We would like to thank passengers and our line-side neighbours for bearing with us as we continue to deliver this major upgrade project.”

For this current stage of the electrification works, Network Rail engineers will continue to instal the wire running through the overhead line equipment in the Cardiff area, as well as carrying out essential testing work between Newport and Severn Tunnel Junction stations.

Further work is planned on weekends throughout the coming months so all passengers are advised to check www.nationalrail.co.uk for further information before travelling.