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Amended 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington on Saturday 8 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 08 August 2026 to Saturday 08 August 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Slough, closing some lines on Saturday evening.

As a result, the 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow or Burnham.

Replacement buses will run from Taplow / Burnham to Slough, connecting with the train.

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 drop-off 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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