Minor disruption between Reading and Maidenhead expected until the end of the day
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 07:27
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Last updated
Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 09:55
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Elizabeth line between Reading and Abeey Wood
Great Western Railway between Penzance / Plymouth / Taunton / Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea / Cardiff Central / Great Malvern / Worcester Shrub Hill / Newbury / Oxford / Didcot Parkway and London Paddington
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Reading and Twyford means some lines are disrupted.
As a result, trains running between Reading and Maidenhead may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or cancelled.
Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.
Advice for Elizabeth line customers:
A reduced service will run between Reading and Maidenhead, with approximately every other service not calling at Reading or Twyford.
You can use your ticket on Great Western Railway services between Reading and London Paddington, at no extra cost.
Advice for Great Western Railway customers:
You can use your ticket on the following, at no extra cost:
Elizabeth line services between Reading and London Paddington
Thames Travel route X2: Oxford (Station), Didcot Parkway
Thames Travel route X32: Oxford (City Centre, St Aldates, Stop H3), Didcot Parkway
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.