Updated at: 03-Mar-2025 16:29:01: PM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Between Bedwyn and Newbury / Reading / London Paddington
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place late night between Bedwyn andf Newbury, closing some lines.
To Bedwyn:
The 21:57 Newbury to Bedwyn will not run and will be replaced by an earlier rail replacement bus, departing at 21:55 from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.
The 22:30 London Paddington to Bedwyn will terminate Newbury. A replacement bus will run from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.
The 22:47 Newbury to Bedwyn will NOT run and will be replaced by a bus from Newbury to Kintbury, Hungerford and Bedwyn.
From Bedwyn:
The 22:25 Bedwyn to Newbury will not run and will be replaced by an earlier rail replacement bus from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury. Connects at Newbury into 22:47 Newbury to Reading.
The 23:17 Bedwyn to Reading will start from Newbury at 23:34. An earlier rail replacement bus from Bedwyn to Hungerford, Kintbury and Newbury to connect into the train. Also a replacement bus 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.
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: 03-Mar-2025 16:28:21: PM