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Last updated:Today at 00:03
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway
Last updated:Yesterday at 16:01
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 August  

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Engineering work details

Starts 23 Aug 2025 to 24 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway

Description

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

Saturday:

The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Taplow or Burnham. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Taplow / Burnham.

Sunday:

The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

After this time, and all day on Sunday, Taplow station is closed and no buses or trains will run to / from the station.

The following trains will not call at Burnham, with replacement buses running between Slough and Burnham:

  • The 06:20 (starting at 06:23) Reading to London Paddington service

  • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service

  • The 07:42 Reading to London Paddington

  • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

  • The 23:50 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service

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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