Amended early morning Great Western Railway service to / from Reading on Sunday 15 December 

Route(s) affected

Between Reading and Basingstoke / Newbury / Bedwyn

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Bramley and also between Reading and Theale until 08:40, closing some lines.

The 07:51 (departing 07:47) London Paddington to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon - not calling). It will not call Newbury and Pewsey. Normal timings departing Westbury and beyond.

The 08:50 (departing 08:44) London Paddington to Penzance will call additionally Newbury and Pewsey.

The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke will not run and will be replaced by earlier rail replacement bus service at 07:37 from Reading to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke. Reading West customers to travel by alternative services.

The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading will not run. An Earlier rail replacement bus service will depart at 07:47 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading. Reading West customers travel by alternative / later services.

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier rail replacement bus service departing at 07:55 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse.

The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury (connects out of the above bus).

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 information, please use our travel information pages.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.