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Amended 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service on Sunday 22 February 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 22 February 2026 to Sunday 22 February 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Reading West, closing all lines on Sunday morning.

As a result, the 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run from Reading at 08:07, calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke.

For Reading West, you should use other train services instead.

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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