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Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Pangbourne from Monday 18 to Friday 22 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 18 May 2026 to Friday 22 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Wednesday:

The following trains will not call at Pangbourne:

  • The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

  • The 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington

  • The 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway

Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne.

Tuesday to Thursday:

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

Friday:

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

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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