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Buses replace late night / early morning trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn from Monday 11 to Friday 15 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 11 May 2026 to Friday 15 May 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Newbury / Bedwyn / Paignton, and between Newbury and Bedwyn

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Bedwyn, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.

Monday to Thursday:

After 21:55 each night until the end of service, buses will replace trains between:

  • Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

  • Newbury and Bedwyn

Tuesday to Friday:

The 05:31 Bedwyn to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading. You can use other rail services between Reading and London Paddington at no extra cost.

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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