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Last updated:Today at 22:31
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express
Last updated:Today at 21:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper

Early morning alterations to service between London Paddington and Reading on Thursday 17 and Friday 18 July 

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Engineering work details

Starts 17 Jul 2025 to 18 Jul 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Paddington and Reading

Description

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

The following services will not call at Burnham and Taplow:

  • (Thursday only) The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service

  • (Thursday only) The 00:19 Reading to London Paddington service

  • (Thursday and Friday) The 00:45 London Paddington to Reading

Also, the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service (Thursday only) will terminate at Twyford.

Replacement bus services will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

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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