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Last updated:Today at 21:22
Train companies affected:Gatwick Express, Southern, Thameslink

Amended early morning trains between Reading and Guildford / Redhill from Tuesday 28 to Friday 31 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Tuesday 28 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Redhill / Gatwick Airport

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Wokingham, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

As a result:

Tuesday:

  • The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport will depart earlier at 04:18, and will call at Wokingham, all stations to Redhill, then at Gatwick Airport. The train will arrive at Gatwick Airport at the normal time.

  • The 05:00 Reading to Redhill will not run. You should travel by earlier or later train services.

Wednesday to Friday:

  • The 04:32 Reading to Gatwick Airport service will start from Guildford at 05:13. Earlier road transport will run at 04:15 from Reading (fast) to Guildford, connecting with the train

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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