Disruption between Reading and Newbury expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between London Paddington and Newbury / Frome / Plymouth / Par / Penzance, and also between Reading and Newbury

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Reding and Newbury means that the line towards Newbury is closed. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket on Reading Buses route jetblack 1 between Reading (Blagrave Street), Theale (The Crown), Aldermaston (Bath Road), Midgham (The Angel), Thatcham (Cropper Close) and Newbury (Wharf) at no extra cost.

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 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.