Railway Engineering Work to Cause 10 Days of Christmas Disruption Passengers traveling on some of Great Britain's busiest railway lines at Christmas have been warned of significant disruption due to 10 days of engineering works. The work, scheduled to take place over the holiday period, will affect several major stations and routes. London's Paddington station, a key hub for intercity trains to the west of England and Wales, will be closed for an extended period, with services suspended until January. Additionally, Birmingham New Street, the UK's busiest station outside of London, will be shut for five days during the Christmas period. While most routes will remain open, the disruptions are expected to impact a significant number of passengers. The exact dates and details of the engineering works are not specified in the article, but it is clear that the work will cause substantial inconvenience to those relying on the affected railway lines.