No trains between Theale and Newbury until 17:30 on Sunday 27 September 

Route(s) affected

between London Paddington and Exeter St Davids / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance, between Swindon and Westbury / Frome / Weymouth, and also between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing all lines until 17:30.

Until 17:30:

No trains will run between Theale and Newbury.

Trains between London Paddington and Plymouth / Penzance will have revised times and will divert:

• Between Reading and Taunton, calling additionally at Bristol Temple Meads

• Between Reading and Westbury, and will not call at Newbury, Hungerford and Pewsey with some services calling additionally Swindon, Westbury and Castle Cary

Additionally, some morning services between Swindon and Westbury / Frome / Weymouth will be retimed.

Rail replacement bus services will run every 2 hours (both directions) between Reading and Newbury / Hungerford, and between Swindon and Pewsey.

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 drop-off 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.