Updated at: 15-Jun-2025 16:48:39: PM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between London Paddington and Frome, and between Bedwyn and Newbury / Reading
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Bedwyn and Newbury / Westbury, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport at 21:55 from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
- The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by earlier road transport from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury. This bus connects at Newbury with the 22:47 Newbury to Reading service
- The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will terminate at Newbury. Road transport will be provided from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
- The 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run, and will be replaced by road transport from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn
- The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. Earlier road transport will run from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train. Also, road transport will run at 23:35 from Bedwyn, Hungerford and Kintbury, setting down only at Newbury, Thatcham and Reading
Buses serve railway stations (forecourt / car park / entrance), except at Kintbury which is at the Level Crossing by Station Road.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 06:12 Frome to London Paddington service will start from Westbury at 06:22. You can use an earlier rail connection at 06:07 from Frome to Westbury, at no extra cost. Please note the earlier than normal departure time from Frome.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 14-Apr-2025 08:51:28: AM