Amended early morning Great Western Railway service from Reading on Sunday 3 January 

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Penzance and also between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn / Basingstoke

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the morning between Reading and Theale, closing some lines.

The 08:04 London Paddington (starting Reading) to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury
(via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey, if you are travelling to Newbury or Pewsey, you should travel on the train below.

The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke will not run and will be replaced by nn earlier replacement bus departing at 08:07 from Reading, calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke arrive 09:17. Reading West customers to use Reading - Newbury services.

The 08:44 London Paddington (starting Reading) to Penzance will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run. An earlier replacement bus will depart at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse (connecting at Newbury into the train below).

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

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.