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Amended late night / early morning trains in the Newbury / Bedwyn / Westbury area from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 10 November 2025 to Friday 14 November 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Newbury and Bedwyn / Westbury, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

The 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 21:55 from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.

The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury. This bus connects at Newbury with the 22:47 Newbury to Reading service.

The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will terminate at Newbury. Road transport will run from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.

The 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run, and will be replaced by road transport from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.

The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. Earlier road transport from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train. Also, road transport will run at 23:35 from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury, dropping off only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading.

Buses serve railway stations (forecourt / car park / entrance) except at Kintbury, which is at the Level Crossing by Station Road.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will run between Bedwyn and Reading only. Change at Reading for alternative trains towards London Paddington.

The 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service will start from Westbury at 06:22. An earlier rail connection will run at 06:07 from Frome to Westbury.

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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