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Amended late night Great Western Railway service from London Paddington on Saturday 24 January 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 24 January 2026 to Saturday 24 January 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Reading

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cholsey and Appleford, closing some lines.

The 23:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will terminate at Reading. A replacement bus will run from Reading to Tilehurst, calling at Pangbourne, Goring & Streatley, Cholsey and Didcot Parkway. Connects at Didcot Parkway into the bus below.

The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford will not run (see next train and bus).

The 23:45 London Paddington to Reading will depart earlier at 23:33. It will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford. A replacement bus will run from Reading to Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

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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