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Last updated:Today at 00:18
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express
Last updated:Yesterday at 21:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper

Buses replace morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 10 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 10 Aug 2025 to 10 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Reading West, closing some lines on Sunday morning.

As a result:

  • The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke trains will not run and will be replaced by a single bus at 07:37 from Reading to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke

  • The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading train will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 07:45 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park and Reading

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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