The railway line through a Wiltshire station is due to close for a month with no trains running.

There will be no services through Westbury Railway Station from Friday, December 27 until the end of Thursday, January 23.

Services between Westbury and Salisbury will also be closed.

This is expected to cause significant disruption, with Westbury a key station in the area for commuters and those travelling outside the county.

During this time, Network Rail will be carrying out “track upgrades” near the station, as well as maintenance of the Sherrington viaduct.

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Trains through Westbury will be diverted or replaced by buses.

Marcus Jones, Network Rail’s Western route director, said: “Our festive upgrades are crucial 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 travelling, such as at Christmas, on bank holidays, or at weekends.  

 “We thank passengers in advance for their patience and urge them to please check before they travel.”