A speed restriction over defective track between Reading and London Paddington means that trains must run at a reduced speed on some lines. As a result, trains running between these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Maidenhead, Twyford and Slough will not be served.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice

Train services that run between London Paddington and Newbury will operate between Reading and Newbury only, in both directions. Customers will be required to travel to / from Reading by alternative services.

Train services which run between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway (calling all stations between Reading and Didcot Parkway) will operate between Reading and Didcot Parkway only in both directions. Any customers travelling on these services from / to stations Paddington, Slough, Maidenhead or Twyford will be required to change trains at Reading.

Customers travelling to / from Twyford, Maidenhead and Slough stations, where no Great Western Railway service is available, may use their ticket at no extra cost to travel on Elizabeth line services.

Check before you travel:

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

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.