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Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 19 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 19 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 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 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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