Disruption between Slough and Reading expected until 23:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 22 February 2026 at 19:00
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Last updated
Sunday 22 February 2026 at 21:32
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Elizabeth line between Abbey Wood / London Paddington and Reading
All Great Western Railway routes to / from London Paddington
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Maidenhead and Reading means all lines are blocked. Trains between Slough and Reading may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 23:30.
Elizabeth line customer advice:
At present services will not operate between Maidenhead and Reading, and therefore Twyford and Reading will not served.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Reading.
There is a reduced service for Taplow and Burnham customers. Customers who are seeking Burnham are advised to circulate on services towards Paddington.
Please allow for short notice alterations and platform changes and listen to Elizabeth line station announcements or ask a member of staff for further information.
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.