No trains will run on this key Welsh route for 11 days

Buses will replace trains for 11 days as refurbishment works are carried out at a viaduct near Swansea.com stadium, it has been announced. Network Rail has apologised for any inconvenience the works will cause.

It says the works, to assist with track renewal, will mean buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea from January 26 to February 6, and again on February 8. Anyone who uses the route has been urged check before they travel.

A statement from Network Rail reads: "We're currently renewing the track and refurbishing Landore Viaduct near Swansea football stadium.

"To assist with track renewal, we'll be closing the railway for 11 days from Monday, January 26, to Friday, February 6, and again all day on Sunday, February 8.

"During this time, TfW and GWR services in west Wales will be affected, with buses replacing trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea. Please check before you travel.

"Thank you for your understanding and patience and we're sorry for any inconvenience this might cause."

In addition to the 11-day railway closure, Network Rail has said work will be carried out on the following dates:

Track renewal

• Every Sunday throughout January - midnight to 8.30am

• Every Sunday from February 8 to March 22 - midnight to 8am

Viaduct refurbishment

• 8am to 5pm - Until Wednesday, April 22 (weekdays only)
• 10pm until 8am - Saturday, March 7 until Sunday, April 5 (Saturday nights only)