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18/05/2025

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Basingstoke, closing all lines.

Towards Basingstoke:

The 07:37 and 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke services will not run. A single replacement bus will run from Reading at 07:37 to Basingstoke, calling at Reading Green Park, Mortimer and Bramley.

Towards Reading:

The 07:06 Basingstoke to Reading service will not run. A replacement bus will run from Basingstoke at 07:45 to Reading, calling at Bramley, Mortimer and Reading Green Park.

For Reading West you should use train services between Reading and Newbury 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.

Affected operators
Great Western Railway
Nationalrail link
Last updated: 24/02/25 - 12:24