Lines reopened: disruption between Reading and Wokingham expected until 18:15 

Route(s) affected

Great Western Railway between Reading and Gatwick Airport

South Western Railway between Reading and London Waterloo

Description

Lines have reopened following an operational incident at Winnersh. Trains running between Reading and Wokingham may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.

Disruption is expected until 18:15.

Great Western Railway customer advice:

You may use your ticket on Southern and Thameslink services at no extra cost between Redhill and Gatwick Airport.

If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.

South Western Railway customer advice:

Windsor & Reading services

Trains between Reading and London Waterloo will be subject to delays or last‑minute alterations.

How do I get to my destination?

You should allow extra time for your journey, as trains may be delayed or altered last-minute as we recover the service to the schedule timetable.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

Bus services:

- Reading Buses route 3 between Reading and Wokingham

- Reading Buses routes 4 and 4a between Reading, Earley, Winnersh Triangle, Winnersh, Wokingham and Bracknell

- Reading Buses route 500 between Reading and Winnersh Triangle

- Thames Valley Buses routes 128 and 129 between Reading, Winnersh and Wokingham

Further information:

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline. South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

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.