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Reduced Great Western Railway service between Reading and Gatwick Airport today 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 15:38

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Last updated

Sunday 22 February 2026 at 15:40

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Description

A train that operates Great Western Railway services between Reading and Gatwick Airport has developed a fault. As a result, the train has been taken out of service for repairs.

With fewer trains able to operate, some services between Reading and Gatwick Airport will be cancelled.

This is expected until the end of the day.

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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.