No trains between Newbury and Bedwyn until approximately 12:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 09 October 2026 at 08:39
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Last updated
Friday 09 October 2026 at 09:25
Train operators affected
- Great Western Railway
Route(s) affected
Between Newbury and Bedwyn
Description
A fault on the train that operates between Newbury and Bedwyn means that trains are unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled. Long distance services are still able to run between these stations and will continue to call at stations between Newbury and Bedwyn.
Disruption is expected until approximately 12:30.
Customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following local bus routes:
Newbury & District routes 3 and 3A between Newbury (Wharf), Kintbury (Square) and Hungerford (Library)
Newbury & District route 3X between Newbury (Wharf) and Hungerford (Library)
Southampton Reds X5 between Swindon and Pewsey
A number of taxis will cover the Newbury to Bedwyn service, stopping at Kintbury and Hungerford stations. They will then return to Newbury stopping at the stations in reverse.
If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
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.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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