Amended early morning services to / from / via Newbury on Sunday 17 May 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads / Penzance, and also between Reading and Newbury / Bedwyn

Description

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

Long distance trains:

• The 07:59 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will be amended to depart at 08:01

• The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier than usual at 07:59, and 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 amended 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service, see below

• The 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance will depart earlier at 08:36, and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey

Local trains:

• 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 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 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.