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Lines reopened: disruption between Newbury and Reading expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 20:43

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Last updated

Tuesday 23 December 2025 at 21:49

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Penzance / Plymouth / Paignton / Bedwyn / Newbury and London Paddington, and also between Newbury and Reading

Description

Lines have reopened following a points failure at Theale. As services recover, trains between Newbury and Reading may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised as a result.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Network Rail have made temporary repairs to allow trains to run.

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.