Amended early morning trains between Reading and Newbury on Sunday 9 August 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance, and between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing various lines on Sunday morning.

Long distance services:

The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 07:53, and will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury or Pewsey. You should instead travel on the 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service as below.

The 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 08:34, and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

Local services:

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run. Earlier road transport at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse (connecting at Newbury with the 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service, see below).

The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury at 09:02.

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 drop-off 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.