Buses replace late night trains between Reading and Oxford on Saturday 17 January  

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Reading / Didcot Parkway / Oxford

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Cholsey and Appleford, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 23:08 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will terminate at Reading. Road transport will run from Reading to Tilehurst, Pangbourne, Goring & Streatley, Cholsey and Didcot Parkway, and will connect at Didcot Parkway with a bus towards Oxford

• The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford will not run. You should travel on the amended 23:45 London Paddington to Reading service and associated replacement buses

• The 23:45 London Paddington to Reading will depart earlier at 23:33. It will call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford. Road transport will run from Reading to Didcot Parkway / Oxford

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.