Amended early morning trains between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn on Sunday 21 June 

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 all lines early on Sunday morning.

As a result:

Long distance trains:

The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier than usual at 07:53, and will divert to run via Swindon (not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey. For these stations, you can travel on the 08:44 (departing at 08:31) London Paddington to Penzance train, which will be amended to call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

Local trains:

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run. An earlier replacement bus will run at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse. It will connect with the train below.

The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will be amended to 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 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.