Lines reopened: disruption between Reading and Newbury / Basingstoke expected until 13:30 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Newcastle / York / Birmingham New Street and Reading, and also between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth

Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke / Newbury, and also between London Paddington and Newbury / Exeter St Davids / Paington / Plymouth / Penzance

Description

All lines have now reopened following an earlier trespass incident in the Reading area. Trains running between Reading and Newbury / Basingstoke are blocked may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:30.

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.