Lines reopened: disruption between Ascot and Reading expected until 23:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Waterloo and Reading

Description

Lines have now reopened following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge between Bracknell and Martins Heron. Trains running between Ascot and Reading may still be cancelled, delayed by up 55 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 23:00.

Customer advice:

A vehicle struck a bridge between Bracknell and Martins Heron, which resulted in all lines being blocked earlier today. The bridge has now been assessed, and trains can safely pass through the area.

Trains between London Waterloo and Reading in both directions may be cancelled, delayed, or revised at short notice.

How do I get to my destination?

You can continue to travel, but you should allow extra time as services return to normal following the earlier incident. Please check journey planners for the latest information before you set off.

Further information:

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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.