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Last updated:Today at 12:02
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, London Overground

Buses replace morning trains between Reading and Basingstoke on Sunday 18 May 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 18 May 2025 to Sunday 18 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.

Towards Basingstoke:

The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke services will not run. A single replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:37 to Basingstoke, calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer and Bramley.

Towards Reading:

The 07:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Basingstoke at 07:45 to Reading, calling at Bramley, Mortimer and Reading Green Park.

For Reading West you should use train services between Reading and Newbury 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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