Updated at: 25-Nov-2025 16:57:08: PM
Operator: Elizabeth line
Routes affected:
Elizabeth line services between Abbey Wood / London Paddington and Reading
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place in the Burnham / Taplow area, closing various lines.
Before 10:30, and after 16:30:
No trains towards Reading will call at Burnham or Taplow.
2 buses per hour will run between Maidenhead and Slough, calling at Burnham and Taplow. Please note: you must have a valid ticket to use the replacement bus service, regular Elizabeth line fares apply.
Trains between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will run between Abbey Wood and London Paddington (Elizabeth line platforms) only.
Services will still run between:
- Abbey Wood and Reading (2 trains per hour)
- Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5 (2 trains per hour)
- Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminal 4 (4 trains per hour)
Trains to / from Reading service will additionally call Iver.
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: 25-Nov-2025 16:53:30: PM