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Last updated:Today at 14:14
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace early morning / late night trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 08 November 2025 to Sunday 09 November 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 West Drayton and Maidenhead, closing some lines on Saturday morning / evening.

As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

Saturday:

  • The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service

  • The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service

  • The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service

  • The 23:45 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service

Sunday morning:

  • The 00:34 London Paddington to Reading service

After this time, Taplow station is closed and no replacement buses (or train services) will run to / from the station.

The following trains will not call at Burnham:

Sunday:

  • The 06:20 (starting 06:25) Reading to London Paddington service

  • The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading

  • The 07:42 Reading to London Paddington service

  • The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service

  • The 23:50 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service

For all trains, replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow (Saturday only) to connect 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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