Updated at: 13-Oct-2025 11:57:18: AM
Operator: Elizabeth line
Routes affected:
Elizabeth line services between Reading / Maidenhead and Abbey Wood, and between Reading and London Paddington
All Great Western Railway services to / from London Paddington
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and Hayes & Harlington, closing all lines before 11:00.
Elizabeth line:
It is not yet known how Elizabeth line will be affected by this engineering work.
Great Western Railway:
Before 11:00, no trains will run between Maidenhead and London Paddington.
Long distance trains that usually run to / from London Paddington will be amended to run to / from Reading instead.
A limited Great Western Railway train service will run between Reading and Maidenhead.
You can use Elizabeth line services between Maidenhead and Hayes & Harlington at no extra cost.
Alternative travel options:
You can travel, at your own cost, with:
- Chiltern Railways between London Marylebone and Oxford
- South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Reading
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Elizabeth line, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement bus travel advice:
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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: 13-Oct-2025 11:56:30: AM