Amended early morning service to / from Newbury on Sunday 28 December 

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Penzance and also between Reading and Newbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Theale, closing some lines.

The 08:04 (departing 07:53) London Paddington to Penzance service will divert between Reading and Westbury
(via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey. The 08:44 (departing 08:31) London Paddington to Penzance service will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

The 08:06 Reading to Newbury will not run. An earlier replacement bus will depart at 07:51 from Reading to Newbury calling all stations except Newbury Racecourse.

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.