A points failure between Newbury and Reading means all lines are currently blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 50 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket on Reading Bus route Jet Black 1 between Newbury and Reading at no extra cost to help with your journey.

Two rail replacement minibuses have been requested to shuttle between Bedwyn and Newbury, these are expected on site at approximately 11:50 and will be operated by Aldermaston Coaches.

Additional information:

There is a problem with a set of points in the Newbury Racecourse area. Network Rail are on site working to rectify the issue.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility information, please use this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

​​​​​​​Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.