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Buses replace trains between Reading and Basingstoke late evening on Saturday 3 and all day on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 03 May 2025 to Monday 05 May 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Basingstoke, closing all lines on Saturday evening and all day on Sunday.

Saturday:

The 22:35 and 23:05 Reading to Basingstoke services will not run and will be replaced by one bus at 23:10 from Reading to Reading West, Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke.

The 23:20 and 23:40 Basingstoke to Reading services will not run and will be replaced by one bus at 23:40 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park, then dropping off only at Reading West and Reading.

Sunday and Monday:

Buses will replace trains between Reading and Basingstoke.

Buses will not call at Reading West - for this station, you should use alternative train services instead.

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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