Amended early morning trains in the Reading / Theale area on Sunday 16 November 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Penzance, and between Reading and Newbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines early on Sunday morning.

Long distance services:

The 08:04 (departing 07:57) London Paddington to Penzance will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey - for these stations, you should travel on the 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service (see below).

The 08:44 (departing 08:31) London Paddington to Penzance will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

Local services:

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run. Earlier road transport will run at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury, calling at all stations except Newbury Racecourse (connecting at Newbury with the 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn train, see below).

The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn will start from Newbury at 09:02.

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.