Amended Great Western Railway morning service via Reading on Sunday 4 October  

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Penzance and also between Reading and Newbury

Description

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

High Speed:

The 08:04 (departing 07:53) London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 07:53 and will divert between Reading and Westbury (via Swindon – not calling). It will not call at Newbury and Pewsey. See train below.

The 08:44 (departing 08:34) London Paddington to Penzance will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey.

Local Service:

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