Amended morning trains in the Newbury area on Sunday 22 March 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

Long distance trains:

The 08:04 (departing at 07:51) London Paddington to Penzance service will be diverted between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon, not calling). It will not call at Newbury or Pewsey. For these stations, you should travel on the 08:44 (starting at 08:32) London Paddington to Penzance service which will additionally call at Newbury and Pewsey.

Local trains:

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse, and connecting with the amended 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn train service.

The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 09:02.

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.