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Last updated:Today at 17:58
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace trains between Reading and Bracknell / North Camp / Guildford on Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 04 October 2025 to Sunday 05 October 2025

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Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

South Western Railway between Reading and Staines / London Waterloo

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and North Camp / Guildford, closing all lines.

Great Western Railway

Saturday:

Buses will replace trains between Reading and North Camp.

Trains will run between Blackwater and Gatwick Airport, but you should change between bus and train services at North Camp instead.

At Blackwater, buses from Reading will call to drop off only, and buses towards Reading will call to pick up only.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between Reading and Guildford.

At Wokingham, except for early morning services, buses towards Reading will call to drop off only, and buses from Reading will call to pick up only.

South Western Railway

All weekend, buses will replace trains between Reading and Bracknell.

Trains between Reading and Staines / London Waterloo will run to an amended timetable between Bracknell and Staines / London Waterloo only.

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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