Amended early morning trains in the Bedwyn / Newbury area on Saturday 9 August 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Bedwyn / Newbury and Reading, and between Bedwyn and Newbury, and between Newbury and London Paddington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Reading West, closing various lines on Saturday morning.

The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 05:05 from Reading to all stations to Newbury. The bus connects at Newbury into the 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn train (below).

The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn will depart at 05:56, operating fast to Newbury, (not calling Reading West, Theale, Aldermaston, Midgham, Thatcham and Newbury Racecourse), before continuing to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.

The 06:34 Reading to Newbury will arrive at Newbury at 06:58.

The 07:00 Newbury to Bedwyn will depart at 07:03.

The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 06:25. Earlier road transport will run at 05:30 from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury to Newbury, to connect into the train.

The 06:35 Bedwyn to Newbury will depart at 06:38.

The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington will depart at 07:00.

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.