Buses replace early morning trains between Reading and Bedwyn on Saturday 28 June 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading / Newbury and Bedwyn, and between London Paddington and Newbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading West and Kintbury, closing all lines.

As a result:

• The 05:08 Reading to Bedwyn will not run, and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 05:05 from Reading to Newbury, calling at all stations. This bus connects at Newbury with the 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn train (see below)

• The 05:39 Reading to Bedwyn will depart at 05:56, and will run fast to Newbury, (not calling at Reading West, Theale, Aldermaston, Midgham, Thatcham and Newbury Racecourse), before continuing to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn

• The 06:08 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 06:25. Earlier road transport will run at 05:30 from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury to Newbury to connect with the train

• The 06:34 Reading to Newbury will arrive at 06:57

• The 06:35 Bedwyn to Newbury will depart at 06:37

• The 06:58 Newbury to London Paddington will depart at 07:00

• The 07:00 Newbury to Bedwyn will depart at 07:02

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.