Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 19 October
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 19 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025
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 all lines on Sunday morning.
As a result, the following trains will not run:
The 07:37 Reading to Basingstoke
The 08:06 Basingstoke to Reading
The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke
Replacement buses will run at:
07:37 from Reading to Basingstoke via Reading Green Park, Mortimer and Bramley
07:45 Basingstoke to Reading via Bramley, Mortimer and Reading Green Park.
For Reading West, you should use Reading - Newbury train services instead.
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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