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Amended early morning / late night trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 9 to Friday 13 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 March 2026 to Friday 13 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Oxford and Reading, and between Didcot Parkway and London Paddington

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines overnight on Monday to Friday nights, and again on Friday evening.

Monday to Thursday:

The 22:36 and 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services, and the 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Pangbourne.

Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with train services.

Tuesday to Friday:

The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. You should travel by later train services instead.

Friday:

The 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the train.

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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