Updated at: 10-Feb-2025 09:28:23: AM
Operator: Great Western Railway
Routes affected:
Great Western Railway between Reading and Basingstoke
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Basingstoke, closing all lines on Saturday evening and all day on Sunday.
Saturday:
The 22:35 and 23:05 Reading to Basingstoke services will not run and will be replaced by one bus at 23:10 from Reading to Reading West, Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke.
The 23:20 and 23:40 Basingstoke to Reading services will not run and will be replaced by one bus at 23:40 from Basingstoke to Bramley, Mortimer, Reading Green Park, then dropping off only at Reading West and Reading.
Sunday and Monday:
Buses will replace trains between Reading and Basingstoke.
Buses will not call at Reading West – for this station, you should use alternative train services instead.
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: 10-Feb-2025 08:16:23: AM