Last updated:Yesterday at 23:54
Train companies affected:Thameslink
Last updated:Yesterday at 21:25
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, TransPennine Express
Starts Tuesday 04 November 2025 to Friday 07 November 2025
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading
Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the 00:45 London Paddington to Reading will not call at Burnham or Taplow.
Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow, connecting with train services.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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