Rail line closed between Yeovil and Castle Cary from March 10-16 for essential Network Rail repairs.
They will replace 850 tonnes of ballast. Ballast is the stone that supports the track. This covers a 250-meter section of track. Preventing flooding is the goal of this work, as flooding can cause failures and rough rides.
Buses replace trains between Castle Cary and Yeovil Pen Mill from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14. Expect about a half-hour longer travel time.
Buses replace trains between Castle Cary and Weymouth on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16. Journeys will take about 75 minutes longer. You can travel via Southampton on SWR to avoid the bus replacement.
Repairs will occur on semaphore signals at Yeovil Pen Mill station. They’ll cut down dead and diseased trees, which reduces the risk of trees blocking the line. Track maintenance follows in Maiden Newton.