Lines reopened: disruption between Reading and Didcot Parkway expected until 14:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 11:30
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Last updated
Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 12:40
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry services between Reading and Newcastle
Great Western Railway services between Didcot Parkway and Banbury/ Oxford and also between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway / Oxford / Worcester Shrub Hill / Great Malvern / Hereford / Cheltenham Spa / Bristol Temple Meads / Weston-super-Mare / Cardiff Central
Description
Following damage to overhead wires between Reading and Didcot Parkway earlier today, lines have now reopened. Trains may still be delayed up to 10 minutes revised or cancelled to allow the service to recover.
Disruption is expected until 14:00.
Customer advice for Great Western Railway:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on Reading Skyblue bus route 16 : Reading (Station Road), Reading West (Oxford Road), Tilehurst (Kentwood Circle) via any reasonable route until further notice.
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.