Disruptions & planned work

Engineering work is taking place between Worcester Foregate Street and Hereford, closing all lines. No trains will run between Worcester Foregate Street and Great Malvern / Hereford all week. Buses will replace trains between Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern and Hereford. Great Western Railway: Trains between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will run between London Paddington and Worcester Shrub Hill only. Some trains between London Paddington and Great Malvern will run between London Paddington and Worcester Foregate Street only. Rail replacement buses will run between Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link, Great Malvern, Colwall, Ledbury and Hereford. You can also use your tickets on rail replacement buses provided by West Midlands Railway at no extra cost. West Midlands Railway: Monday only: Train services between Stratford-upon-Avon / Leamington Spa / Dorridge / Birmingham Snow Hill / Birmingham New Street and Worcester Foregate Street will be diverted to run to / from Worcester Shrub Hill instead of Worcester Foregate Street. Monday to Friday: Train services between Birmingham New Street and Great Malvern / Hereford will run between Birmingham New Street and Worcester Shrub Hill only. Trains between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill will not run. Rail replacement buses will operate between Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern / Hereford. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Great Western Railway, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with West Midlands Railway, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 drop-off 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.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 12:33

Operators: Great Western Railway, West Midlands Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing all lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Richmond / Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Ticket acceptance: If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Local bus 220 and 337 for journeys between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction via Shepherds Bush Local bus C1 and 28 for journeys between Shepherds Bush and Kensington Olympia London Underground District line for West Brompton Local bus C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground District line between Richmond and Gunnersbury London Underground Piccadilly or District line and local bus 70 between Acton Town and South Acton London Underground Central line / local bus 218 between West Acton and Acton Central If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Southern: All day on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost between: London Euston and Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper tickets can be used at no extra cost on: London Underground / London Overground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction C1 between Shepherds Bush and Victoria C3 between Earl’s Court and Clapham Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 11:19

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Major engineering work is taking place between Slough and London Paddington, closing all lines over the Christmas and New Year period. Elizabeth line: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December: Trains will not run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains will be amended to run between London Paddington and Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Ealing Broadway / Hillingdon to help you complete your journey. (Hillingdon and Ealing Broadway both have connections to / from central London via the underground). If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Underground Piccadilly line services on any reasonable route to / from Heathrow Airport Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough Thursday 31 December and Friday 1 January Trains will not run between Reading and Slough. Trains will be amended to run between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington / Stratford (London) / Abbey Wood only. Rail replacement buses will run between Slough and Hayes & Harlington to help you complete your journey. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Great Western Railway services between Reading and Slough. Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 January Trains will not run between Reading and West Drayton. A full train service will operate between Heathrow Airport and London Paddington / Abbey Wood. No trains will call at Hanwell, West Ealing and Acton Main Line. Rail replacement buses will run between Maidenhead and Slough to help you complete your journey. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Great Western Railway services between Reading and Maidenhead. Additional information: Across this period, Elizabeth line are affected on other parts of their network. You can find more information on the service changes between London Liverpool Street and Shenfield . Great Western Railway: Saturday 26 December: As part of the closure of the railway on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, no trains will run. Sunday 27 December to Sunday 3 January: Long distance trains: No long distance trains will run between Reading and London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Carmarthen / Swansea / Bristol Temple Meads and London Paddington will divert to run via Oxford / Milton Keynes Central (not calling at either) and run to / from London Euston instead of to / from London Paddington. Trains that usually run between Penzance / Plymouth / Hereford / Great Malvern / Worcester / Swindon and London Paddington will be amended to start / terminate at Reading instead of starting / terminating at London Paddington. Local trains: No Great Western Railway trains will run between Slough and London Paddington. An amended train service will run between Reading and Slough. Trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central / Maidenhead / Marlow, and also between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames will operate normally. Greenford - West Ealing: From Monday 28 December to Sunday 3 January , trains will not run between these stations. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services. Great Western Railway ticket acceptance: Chiltern Railways between Oxford and London Marylebone South Western Railway between Reading and London Waterloo South Western Railway between Windsor & Eton Riverside (a short distance from Windsor & Eton Central) and London Waterloo Heathrow Express: Saturday 26 December to Wednesday 30 December: No train services will run. Thursday 31 December to Sunday 3 January: A normal train service will run. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London 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 drop-off 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.

From 26 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 10:31

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place between Reading and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. The following services will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey, and will not call at Pangbourne: Monday to Wednesday: 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Tuesday to Thursday: 03:55 (departing 03:46) Oxford to Reading (travel by later services, no buses provided) Friday: The 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Rail replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 11 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 15 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 15:35

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton and Slough, closing various lines until 21:00 on Sunday. Most services to / from London Paddington will depart up to 5 minutes earlier OR later than usual. Saturday: Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads (and beyond) will run to an amended and reduced service of 2 trains per hour. Some of these trains will call additionally at Didcot Parkway Trains between London Paddington and Swindon (and beyond) will run to an amended timetable Trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa only Trains between London Paddington and Newbury will run between Reading and Newbury only Trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will run a reduced service of 1 train per hour between London Paddington and Reading, and 2 trains per hour between Reading and Didcot Parkway The following individual trains are amended further: The 06:38 Plymouth to London Paddington service will not call at Hungerford The 06:54 Swansea to London Paddington service will not call at Didcot Parkway The 08:27 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will not run The 09:15 London Paddington to Swindon service will not run The 09:18 Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington service will not run The 10:31 Swindon to London Paddington service will not run The 10:34 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service will not run The 12:36 London Paddington to Exeter St Davids service (departing 12:33) will not call at Hungerford The 13:02 Weston-super-Mare to London Paddington service will start from Bristol Temple Meads The 13:30 London Paddington to Weston-super-Mare service (departing 13:33) will not call at Nailsea & Backwell / Yatton The 16:30 London Paddington to Taunton service (departing 16:33) will not call at Nailsea & Backwell / Yatton The 20:03 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington service will terminate at Reading Sunday: No trains will run between London Paddington and Reading until approximately 21:00 on Sunday. Until 21:00, trains will run to a reduced and amended timetable. Most trains will start from / terminate at Reading. The following services are amended further: The 06:19 and 07:42 Reading to London Paddington services will terminate at Maidenhead. Earlier rail replacement buses will run between Slough / Burnham and Maidenhead for connections The 06:38 and 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway services will start from Maidenhead. Earlier rail replacement buses will run between Slough / Burnham and Maidenhead for connections The 07:36 London Paddington to Great Malvern service will run from Oxford to Worcester Shrub Hill The 10:47 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddington service will terminate at Swindon The 17:35 London Paddington to Cheltenham Spa service will start from Swindon Trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central, between Maidenhead and Marlow, and between Twyford and Henley-on-Thames are not affected by this work and will run normally. You can use your tickets on Elizabeth Line buses between Hayes & Harlington, West Drayton, Langley and Slough, on South Western Railway trains between London Waterloo and Reading, and on Chiltern Railway trains between London Marylebone and Oxford to complete your journey on Sunday. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 9 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 13:31

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Southall, closing 2 out of 4 lines throughout the day. Elizabeth line: Before 07:40: The 00:07 Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington service will depart later than usual at 00:12 and will terminate at Ealing Broadway. No trains will run between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway. For travel between London Paddington and Ealing Broadway, if you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Buses London Underground If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. After 07:40: Trains which usually run between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will be amended to run between Hayes & Harlington and Maidenhead only. As a result, the following stations will have a reduced service of 2 trains per hour: Maidenhead, Burnham, Slough, Langley and West Drayton. Trains to / from Reading will additionally call at Iver. Great Western Railway: Long distance services: Long distance services between London Paddington and Oxford / Bristol Temple Meads / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will be retimed to depart up to 6 minutes earlier or later than usual. Local services: The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service will start at 06:39, and run later than usual throughout. The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will not run. You should instead travel by later train services. Between 09:15 and 21:15, trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will be retimed to run earlier or later than usual. Heathrow Express: An amended service will run between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5, with trains starting later than usual. The first trains to run will be: The 07:27 Heathrow Terminal 5 to London Paddington service The 07:40 London Paddington to Heathrow Terminal 5 service Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 22 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:48

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing all lines used by Southern. From approximately 19:00 on Saturday evening until the end of service, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. All day on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. On Saturday you can use alternative Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria at no extra cost. On Sunday, further engineering work means no trains will run on this route. Follow the link for further information and advice. Please use alternative London Overground trains between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction, or alternatively, London Underground between Victoria and Euston and London Northwestern Railway or London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost between: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) You can use paper tickets at no extra cost on London Underground / London Overground trains after 19:00 on Saturday and all day on Sunday: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Clapham Junction – Willesden Junction (Mildmay line) London Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) Paper tickets will also be accepted on London Bus routes: 718 between Queens Park and Harrow & Wealdstone 720 between Harrow & Wealdstone and Watford Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:11

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Wembley Central, closing some lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction from approximately 19:00 on Saturday, until 12:00 on Sunday. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus 220 between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction Southern: From 19:00 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday afternoon, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. Until 08:15 on Sunday morning, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Overground between London Euston and Watford Junction London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Watford Junction Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria London Underground between: Victoria and Euston (Victoria line) Victoria and Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria and West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing some lines. Until 08:00, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. Until 12:00, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: London Overground between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction Alternative Southern between Clapham Junction and London Victoria London Northwestern Railway between London Euston and Watford Junction London Underground: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Local bus routes between affected stations. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 20 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 13:34

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Sheffield and Dore & Totley / Manchester Oxford Road, closing some lines. East Midlands Railway: On Saturday, an amended timetable will be in place on the Norwich to Liverpool Lime Street route, with trains from mid morning no longer calling at Sheffield and calling additionally at Dronfield, Alfreton, Langley Mill, Ilkeston and Bamford. Passengers travelling to / from Sheffield should use alternative services. On Sunday, trains will run between Norwich and Sheffield, calling additionally at Alfreton, Langley Mill and Ilkeston. Passengers travelling beyond Sheffield should use other operators services. Northern: Saturday and Sunday: Trains that usually run between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will run between Grindleford and Manchester Piccadilly only. A replacement bus service will run between Sheffield and Bamford. Customers should transfer between bus and train at Bamford. TransPennine Express: Saturday and Sunday: No trains will run between Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road via Stockport. Trains between Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly will be diverted to run via Huddersfield. Trains between York and Manchester Piccadilly will run between York and Wakefield Kirkgate only. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: East Midlands Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Mossley Hill, closing all lines. Avanti West Coast: Trains to / from Liverpool Lime Street will run to an amended timetable and be diverted via Earlestown. Please note you may be further affected by engineering work in the Stafford area . East Midlands Railway: No trains will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Sheffield. You should use alternative train operators between these stations. London Northwestern Railway: Trains will start / terminate at Liverpool South Parkway. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative services between Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool South Parkway. Please note you may be further affected by engineering work in the Stafford area . Northern: Trains will run between Hunts Cross and Manchester Oxford Road. A replacement bus service will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Hunts Cross. TransPennine Express: Trains between Liverpool Lime Street and Cleethorpes will start / terminate at Warrington Central. A replacement bus service will operate between Liverpool Lime Street and Warrington Central. 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 drop-off 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.

From 8 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, London Northwestern Railway, Northern, TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Heald Green and Manchester Airport, closing all lines. Northern: Trains between: Blackpool North and Manchester Airport will run between Blackpool North and Manchester Piccadilly only Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Airport will run between Windermere / Barrow-in-Furness and Manchester Oxford Road only Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport will run between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria Replacement buses will run between Bolton / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. TransPennine Express: Trains between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Airport will be amended to run between Glasgow Central / Edinburgh and Manchester Piccadilly only. Trains between Redcar Central and Manchester Airport will run between Redcar Central and Manchester Victoria only. Replacement buses will run between Manchester Victoria / Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. Transport for Wales: No trains will run between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local bus and tram services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on local buses / trams by using the Transport for Greater Manchester website . 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 drop-off 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.

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: Northern, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines. The 20:26 Cleethorpes to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at Urmston, Irlam, Birchwood, Warrington Central or Liverpool South Parkway. A rail replacement bus service will run from Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, calling at all stations. The 23:19 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will not call at Liverpool South Parkway, Warrington Central, Birchwood, Irlam or Urmston. A rail replacement bus service will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road, calling at all stations. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 31 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Oct 2026, 12:58

Operators: TransPennine Express

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines on Monday to Wednesday evenings. As a result: The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will be retimed to depart stations between Chassen Road and Hunts Cross up to 6 minutes earlier than usual The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will be replaced by a bus The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will be replaced by a bus Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 28 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 18:15

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Hunts Cross and Liverpool Lime Street, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at West Allerton and Mossley Hill. A bus will be provided from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street. These trains will not run on Thursday 24 December. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 15:23

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Hayes & Harlington and Reading, closing some lines on Sunday. Elizabeth line: Before 08:00, buses will replace trains between West Drayton and Slough. A shuttle train service will run between Slough and Reading. After 10:00, trains that usually run between Abbey Wood and Maidenhead will run between Abbey Wood and London Paddington (Elizabeth line platforms) only. A reduced service will run at the following stations: 8 trains per hour to / from Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes & Harlington 2 trains per hour to / from Maidenhead, Burnham, Slough, Langley and West Drayton Great Western Railway: Local services: The 06:20 Reading to London Paddington service will terminate at Slough The 06:38 London Paddington to Reading service will start from Slough For these two trains, you should instead travel by later train services. From 08:30, trains from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway will be amended to run up to 2 minutes earlier than usual. Long distance services: Trains between London Paddington and Swindon / Oxford / Cheltenham Spa / Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford / Bristol Temple Meads / Swansea / Carmarthen / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will be retimed to run up to 8 minutes earlier or later than usual Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:54

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction, closing all lines. London Overground: All day on Sunday, no London Overground trains will run between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Bus Routes: 220 / 337 between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction via Shepherds Bush C1 / 28 between Kensington Olympia and Shepherds Bush C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground: District line between West Brompton and Kensington Olympia Southern: All day on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost between: Clapham Junction and London Victoria (Southern) London Euston and Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper tickets can be used at no extra cost on: London Underground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) London Overground trains: Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherd’s Bush and Willesden Junction C1 between Shepherds Bush and Victoria C3 between Earl’s Court and Clapham Junction Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:45

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing some lines. From 19:45 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday, and then from 20:00 until the end of service on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use your ticket on alternative Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Watford Junction at no extra cost. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground and London Overground services on the following routes: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Mildmay line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction (London Overground) Lioness line between London Euston and Watford Junction (London Overground) Journey times will be extended when using alternative services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 10:51

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing some lines. From 19:45 on Saturday evening until 13:00 on Sunday, and then from 20:00 until the end of service on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. Additionally before 08:00 on Sunday morning, no trains will run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush. You can use your ticket on alternative Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and on London Northwestern Railway services between London Euston and Watford Junction at no extra cost. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on London Underground and London Overground services on the following routes: Victoria line between Victoria and Euston Circle / Central line between Victoria and Shepherds Bush District line between Victoria and West Brompton Bakerloo line between Oxford Circus and Harrow & Wealdstone Mildmay line between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction (London Overground) Lioness line between London Euston and Watford Junction (London Overground) Journey times will be extended when using alternative services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 12 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 10:50

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Maidenhead and London Paddington, closing all lines. Background information on the work can be found below. No trains will be able to run between Maidenhead / Heathrow Airport and London Paddington all weekend. Elizabeth line: The only Elizabeth line trains that will operate throughout the weekend will be a limited service of 2 trains per hour between Reading and Maidenhead. There will be no Elizabeth line service between Maidenhead and Abbey Wood, or between Heathrow Airport and Shenfield, throughout the weekend. Replacement bus services will operate between: Maidenhead and Slough Slough and Ealing Broadway (to connect with London Underground services) Stratford and Romford, calling at all stations except Maryland Romford and Shenfield, calling at all stations. Buses will start from Newbury Park London Underground station (to connect with London Underground services) and then continue at Romford Between Ealing Broadway and Stratford - If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus and London Underground routes. If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Great Western Railway: No trains will run between Maidenhead and London Paddington in either direction. As a result, the following significant changes will be made to train services: High-speed services: Bristol area / South Wales - London Paddington: trains will either terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below), or will be diverted between Swindon and London (via an alternative route through Oxford and Milton Keynes Central), and will run to and from London Euston station - journey times will be extended. South-west England / the Hereford and Worcester area - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Swindon. Swindon - London Paddington: trains will be amended to terminate at, and start back from Reading (see below). Oxford - London Paddington: a very reduced train service will operate between Oxford and Reading only. Alternative services are available between Oxford and London Marylebone with Chiltern Railways. Oxford - Swindon / Bristol Temple Meads: trains will not run but additional trains will operate between Swindon, Chippenham, Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads. Newbury - Reading: trains will run to an amended timetable, and some trains will call additionally at Newbury Racecourse. How to travel between Reading and central London If your train terminates at, or starts from Reading, there will be a special fast direct Great Western Railway train service running each way between Reading and Guildford. These trains will connect with South Western Railway services between Guildford and London Waterloo. Please be aware that the South Western Railway trains on the route between Reading and London Waterloo are likely to be extremely busy or restricted due to a rugby event all weekend at Twickenham. Local services: Reading - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Didcot Parkway - London Paddington: trains will only operate between Didcot Parkway, stations to / from Reading, Twyford and Maidenhead Maidenhead - Taplow - Burnham - Slough: a replacement bus service will operate for onward connections. Slough customers can travel via Windsor & Eton Central, then walk to Windsor & Eton Riverside for stations to / from London Waterloo Slough - Windsor & Eton Central: trains will operate normally except that last 2 trains each way will be replaced by road transport West Ealing - Greenford: trains will not run . You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Buses and London Underground services Maidenhead - Marlow: trains will run normally Twyford - Henley-on-Thames: trains will run normally Night Riviera Sleeper services on Sunday night: 23:50 London Paddington to Penzance “Night Riviera” Sleeper service will be amended, and will start from London Euston at 23:15. 21:15 Penzance to London Paddington “Night Riviera” Sleeper Service will operate to London Paddington as normal. Heathrow Express: No trains will run between London Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Background information: Network Rail are replacing and enhancing the eastern side of Dolphin Junction, between Slough and Langley stations, to reduce rail traffic congestion and improve reliability for journeys through the Thames Valley into London. It follows an upgrade on the western side of the junction during Christmas 2025. Work is taking place to install new overhead electrification equipment. With a new track layout being installed, the position of existing masts and gantries that carry the overhead power lines needs to change, along with some of the signalling equipment. Points operating equipment is being updated to state of the art technology. Once complete, the new track layout will reduce congestion by allowing trains to enter the junction, change lines and exit at greater speed. Project information on the work taking place is available on the Network Rail website . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London 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 drop-off 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.

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 09:21

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place in the Shepherds Bush area, closing all lines. London Overground: No service between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Local bus 220 and 337 for journeys between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction via Shepherds Bush Local bus C1 and 28 for journeys between Shepherds Bush and Kensington Olympia Local bus C3 between Clapham Junction and Imperial Wharf London Underground District line for West Brompton If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Southern: No Southern trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction. You can travel on Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, London Underground between Victoria and Euston and London Northwestern Railway or London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction or the other alternatives shown below at no extra cost. You can use your ticket at no extra cost with: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) You can use your Paper at no extra cost on: London Underground / Overground trains: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) London Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) London Buses: 49 between Shepherds Bush and Clapham Junction 220 and 228 between Shepherds Bush and Willesden Junction C1 between Shepherds Bush and Victoria C3 between Earls Court and Clapham Junction Journey times will be increased on the alternative route via central London and Euston. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with Southern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Bus / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . If you are travelling with London Overground, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. 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 drop-off 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.

From 7 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 8 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 13:15

Operators: London Overground, Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Bath Spa, closing all lines via Chippenham overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. As a result: The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea will divert between Swindon and Bristol Parkway. It will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa (drop off only), then call at Bristol Parkway and beyond later than normal The 23:32 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads will divert between Reading and Bath Spa (via Newbury – not calling). It will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway, you should travel earlier on the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford which will call at Didcot Parkway. A replacement bus will connect from this train at Didcot Parkway for Swindon and Chippenham. For Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham to Bath Spa and Bristol Temple Meads, you should instead travel by earlier train services Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 12 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:37

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to drop off only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Friday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 9 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 12:02

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Wilmslow and Manchester Piccadilly area, closing some lines. Monday to Wednesday: The 21:21 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Stockport. A bus will be provided from Stockport to Manchester Airport. The 22:23 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 22:36 Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslow service will terminate at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Wilmslow. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street, calling at stations via Manchester Airport and stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:17 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Stockport. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to drop off only from Manchester Oxford Road. The 23:22 Blackpool North to Manchester Airport service will terminate at Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport. The 23:37 Manchester Piccadilly to Manchester Airport train service will not run and will be replaced by a bus. The 23:46 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. A bus will be provided from Manchester Airport to Blackpool North, stopping to set down only from Manchester Piccadilly. Tuesday to Thursday: The 00:44 Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly service will not call at Manchester Airport. A bus will be provided between Crewe to Manchester Piccadilly, calling at Manchester Airport. The 04:48 Manchester Airport to Blackpool North service will start from Manchester Piccadilly. Late-evening trains will not run on Thursday 24 December. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 24 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 1 Oct 2026, 08:55

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Chippenham, closing some lines overnight. The following services are affected: The 22:49 London Paddington to Swansea service will be diverted between Swindon and Bristol Parkway, and will call additionally at Chippenham and Bath Spa The 23:33 London Paddington to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted between Reading and Bath Spa via Newbury (not calling), and will not call at Didcot Parkway, Swindon and Chippenham For travel to / from Didcot Parkway, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the 23:14 London Paddington to Oxford service, which will call at Didcot Parkway. A rail replacement bus service will run from Didcot Parkway to Swindon / Chippenham. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 21 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 30 Sept 2026, 18:10

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton and Slough, and between Reading and Reading West / Didcot Parkway / Theale, closing various lines. All day on Saturday and Sunday, trains to / from London Paddington / Slough / Reading will run to an amended or reduced timetable. Trains between London Paddington and Bristol Temple Meads will run a reduced service, with some services calling additionally at Reading / Didcot Parkway. On Saturday only, trains between London Paddington and Cheltenham Spa will run between Swindon and Cheltenham Spa only. Trains between London Paddington and Newbury will run between Reading and Newbury only. On Sunday only, the following services are amended: The 07:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne, and will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey The 08:04 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier at 07:51 and divert between Reading and Westbury via Swindon (not calling), this train will not call at Newbury and Pewsey The 08:06 Reading to Newbury service will not run and will be replaced by a bus (not calling at Newbury Racecourse) The 08:18 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Pangbourne, and will use alternative platforms at Cholsey, Goring & Streatley and Tilehurst The 08:33 Reading to Bedwyn service will start from Newbury at 09:02 The 08:37 Reading to Basingstoke service will not run, and a rail replacement bus will run from Reading (departing 08:07) to Reading Green Park, Mortimer, Bramley and Basingstoke The 08:44 London Paddington to Penzance service will depart earlier at 08:33 and will call additionally at Newbury and Pewsey The 22:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service (departing 22:38) will not call at Pangbourne, and will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey The 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne, and will use alternative platforms at Tilehurst, Goring & Streatley and Cholsey The 23:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service will not call at Pangbourne, and will use alternative platforms at Cholsey, Goring & Streatley and Tilehurst Rail replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne for affected services. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 28 Sept 2026, 11:35

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place late night between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. The following trains will not call at Pangbourne: The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service The 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service The 23:38 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne. Friday: The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. For Pangbourne, you should instead travel by later train services. The 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the amended train. 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 drop-off 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.

From 17 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 25 Sept 2026, 08:50

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Heyford, closing all lines late on Monday to Thursday nights. As a result: The 22:31 Didcot Parkway to Banbury service will be retimed to start at 22:46, run later than usual, and terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Tackley, Heyford, Kings Sutton (Village Square) and Banbury The 23:34 Banbury to Oxford service will not run, and will be replaced by a bus throughout Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 12:03

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Bicester Village and Oxford, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. From 23:15 until the end of service each night, replacement buses will run between Bicester North and Oxford, calling at Bicester Village and Oxford Parkway. Trains which usually run between London Marylebone and Oxford will be amended to run between London Marylebone and Bicester North / Banbury. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:56

Operators: Chiltern Railways

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing various lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill service will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa – not calling at either). You can use alternative rail connections from Didcot Parkway to Oxford at no extra cost. For stations from Hanborough to Worcestershire Parkway, you should travel earlier by the 21:23 London Paddington to Oxford, then use road transport from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway. This bus then continues to Worcester Shrub Hill The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington service will run between Hereford and Worcester Shrub Hill, and between Oxford and London Paddington. You will be unable to make a connection between these two trains. A replacement bus will run from Worcester Shrub Hill to Worcestershire Parkway, Pershore, Evesham, Honeybourne, Moreton-in-Marsh, then dropping off only at Kingham, Charlbury, Hanborough and Oxford The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 2 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:34

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between London Paddington and Southall, closing 2 out of 4 lines throughout the day. Elizabeth line: Trains which usually run between Maidenhead and Abbey Wood will run between London Paddington (Elizabeth line platforms) and Abbey Wood only. Trains between Heathrow Terminal 4 and Abbey Wood will run to a reduced service of 2 trains per hour. Trains to / from Reading will additionally call at Iver. As a result, the following stations will have a reduced service: 2 trains per hour: West Drayton, Langley, Slough and Burnham 6 trains per hour: Ealing Broadway, Southall and Hayes & Harlington No trains: West Ealing, Hanwell or Acton Main Line For West Ealing, Hanwell or Acton Main Line, if you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: London Buses London Underground If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Great Western Railway: Long distance services: Long distance services between London Paddington and Oxford / Bristol Temple Meads / Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford / Paignton / Plymouth / Penzance will be retimed to depart up to 6 minutes earlier or later than usual. Local services: After 08:35, the majority of trains between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway will be amended to run between Reading and Didcot Parkway only. Trains between London Paddington and Swindon will be amended to call additionally at Slough, Maidenhead and Twyford. Heathrow Express: From 09:25 until the end of the day, trains will run at a reduced service of every 30 minutes between London Paddington and Heathrow Terminal 5. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 1 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 11:15

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway, Heathrow Express

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Oxford Parkway, closing all lines on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Between 22:55 and 08:35, buses will replace trains between Oxford and Oxford Parkway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:31

Operators: Chiltern Railways

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, closing all lines late on Saturday night and early on Sunday morning. Saturday: The 22:04 Banbury to Didcot Parkway service will run between Banbury and Oxford. Road transport will run at 22:45 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway, calling at all stations The 22:45 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run, and will be replaced by road transport from Didcot Parkway to Oxford, calling at all stations The 22:50 London Paddington to Oxford service will run between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway. Road transport will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford The 23:00 Oxford to London Paddington service will start from Didcot Parkway at 23:50. Road transport will run at 23:05 from Oxford to Didcot Parkway to connect with the train The 23:20 Didcot Parkway to Oxford service will not run. You should instead travel by earlier or later services The 23:33 London Paddington to Oxford service will run between London Paddington and Didcot Parkway. Road transport will run from Didcot Parkway to Oxford Sunday: The 07:53 Oxford to London Paddington service will start from Didcot Parkway at 08:05. For travel between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, you should instead use later train services Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:28

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Oxford and Heyford, closing some lines. Monday to Thursday: The 21:53 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will call additionally at Didcot Parkway. It will then divert between Didcot Parkway and Worcester Shrub Hill (via Swindon and Cheltenham Spa – not calling at either). Rail connection from Didcot Parkway to Oxford. Customers for stations Hanborough to Worcestershire Parkway, should travel earlier by 21:23 London Paddington to Oxford, then road transport from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Shipton, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway. This bus continues to Worcester Shrub Hill. The 22:00 Hereford to London Paddington will terminate Worcester Shrub Hill (and restart at Oxford). No connection between the two parts of the train. Road transport from Worcester Shrub Hill to Worcestershire Parkway, Pershore, Evesham, Honeybourne, Moreton-in-Marsh, setting down only at Kingham, Charlbury, Hanborough and Oxford. Note there will be no rail connection towards London Paddington. You will need to travel by earlier services if travelling to London Paddington. The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will run from Oxford to Hanborough, Charlbury, Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore and Worcestershire Parkway. Tuesday to Thursday: The 22:31 ( departing 22:39 ) Didcot Parkway to Banbury will terminate at Oxford. A replacement bus will depart at 23:10 from Oxford calling at, Tackley, Heyford, Kings Sutton Village Square and Banbury. The 23:34 Banbury to Oxford will not run and will be replaced by a bus at 23:34 from Banbury to Kings Sutton Village Square, Heyford, Tackley and Oxford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 14 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 23 Sept 2026, 06:56

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place late night between Holyhead and Manchester Airport, closing some lines. The 19:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. The 20:02 service from Holyhead to Manchester Airport will terminate at Warrington Bank Quay connecting into a replacement bus to Manchester Piccadilly. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 15 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 17 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 22 Sept 2026, 08:28

Operators: Transport for Wales

Engineering work is taking place between Heyford and Kings Sutton, closing all lines overnight. From approximately 23:45 until the end of service on Tuesday to Friday evenings, trains between London Marylebone and Oxford will be diverted to run between London Marylebone and Bicester North / Banbury only. Rail replacement buses will run between Bicester North and Oxford, calling at Bicester Village and Oxford Parkway. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 15 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 18 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 12:20

Operators: Chiltern Railways

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford Parkway and Oxford, closing all lines on Saturday night and Sunday morning. Between 22:55 on Saturday and 08:35 on Sunday, buses will replace trains between Oxford Parkway and Oxford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 12:16

Operators: Chiltern Railways

Engineering work is taking place between Liverpool Lime Street and Rainhill / Wigan, and between Patricroft and Manchester Victoria, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. Monday to Thursday: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will be amended, and will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will be provided from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations. The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street. The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will be provided from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport. The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be bus replaced throughout. The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be bus replaced throughout. Tuesday to Friday: The 05:30 Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the 05:32 Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street service, which will depart Manchester Piccadilly and 05:54 and Manchester Oxford Road at 05:57. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:31

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa, closing all lines. No trains will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa. Trains will either divert between Bristol Temple Meads and Swindon, or start / terminate at Bath Spa. Rail replacement buses will run between Bristol Temple Meads and Bath Spa: A fast service of three buses per hour A slower service of one or two buses per hour calling at Keynsham and Oldfield Park You can use your tickets at no extra cost on local bus routes between Bristol Temple Meads, Keynsham, Oldfield Park and Bath Spa. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website . 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 drop-off 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.

From 26 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:01

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between West Drayton / Slough and Twyford, closing various lines. Elizabeth line: A reduced service will run between Maidenhead and Reading. After 11:00, trains towards Reading will not call at Burnham or Taplow. After 19:00, trains towards London will not call at Burnham or Taplow. Replacement buses will run between Slough and Maidenhead, calling at Burnham and Taplow. Great Western Railway: Due to engineering work between West Drayton and Twyford, all day on Sunday trains to / from London Paddington will run to an amended and revised timetable, with timings up to 10 minutes earlier or later than usual. Train services between London Paddington and Swindon will run a reduced service. From approximately 19:00 until the end of service, buses will replace trains between Maidenhead and Marlow. Additionally, the following services will not call at Burnham with replacement buses running between Slough and Burnham: 23:31 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway 23:52 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 11:33

Operators: Elizabeth line, Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place on the footbridge at Tackley, closing platform 2. From Friday 12 June 2026 through until Friday 30 April 2027, trains in the Oxford direction (southbound) will not stop at Tackley station. This is so that a permanent footbridge with lifts can be installed at the station for passengers to cross between the platforms (see background information below). Trains running towards Banbury (northbound) will continue to call at Tackley as normal. If you are travelling from Tackley towards Oxford, your travel options are as follows: Travel from Heyford station instead (3.5 miles away by road) Catch a train northbound and change at Heyford station. You should cross to the opposite platform upon arrival at Heyford station, and catch a southbound train towards Oxford Catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service from Tackley village which stops at Oxford Parkway station for onward train connections before continuing to Oxford city centre If you are travelling to Tackley from the Banbury direction, your travel options are as follows: Travel from Heyford station instead (3.5 miles away by road) Catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service from Banbury bus station (approximately 6 minute distance from Banbury station) to Tackley village Catch a train to Heyford station then travel a short distance to Heyford Bridge bus stop and catch the Stagecoach S4 bus service to Tackley village from there Please note, if you choose to travel using the Stagecoach bus route mentioned above, this will be at your own cost. However, Great Western Railway have implemented a discounted fare at Oxford ticket office. On presentation of a bus ticket from Tackley to Oxford, customers can claim a £3 discount off their next rail journey to / from Tackley. Please note: You will need to claim the discount at the ticket office at Oxford station. If you are a disabled passenger or a passenger with reduced mobility or additional needs and you are wishing to travel to or from Tackley, please call Great Western Railway's passenger assistance team on 0800 197 1329. Background information: Work is underway to build a new footbridge with two lifts at Tackley station. The bridge will be built on the site of the former scaffold bridge which has now been removed. Network Rail aim to open the new bridge in spring 2027, with the lifts to follow later in the year. To allow the new bridge to be built the southbound platform, for trains towards Oxford, will be closed. No trains will call at this platform until the new bridge opens. More information on the work taking place, and how it affects Tackley village, can be found on the Network Rail website. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on buses by using the Traveline website .

From 12 Jun 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Apr 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 11:27

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Wigan North Western / Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing various lines late on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result: The 22:20 Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street service will not call at stations between Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street. A bus will run from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Street to serve these stations The 22:44 Wilmslow to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Street The 23:00 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport service will start from Manchester Oxford Road. A bus will run from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airport The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Preston service will be replaced by a bus throughout The 23:30 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus throughout Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 10 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Sept 2026, 11:52

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Didcot Parkway and Tackley, closing all lines late on Saturday night. After 22:45, buses will replace trains between Didcot Parkway and Oxford. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 5 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 12:24

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines early on Sunday morning. As a result, the 07:53 Oxford to London Paddington service will start from Didcot Parkway at 08:05. You can use other Great Western Railway services between Oxford and Didcot Parkway at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 10:33

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Clapham Junction / Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction, closing all lines. From 19:45 on Saturday until 13:00 on Sunday, and again after 20:00 on Sunday, no Southern trains will run between Shepherds Bush and Watford Junction. You can use alternative London Overground trains between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction. Or alternatively, Southern trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, London Underground between Victoria and Euston, and London Northwestern Railway / London Overground trains between London Euston and Watford Junction. After 19:00 on Saturday, until 13:00 and after 20:00 on Sunday your ticket will be accepted on the following services at no extra cost: Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket between: London Euston – Watford Junction (London Northwestern Railway) Paper ticket acceptance will be in place on London Underground / Overground trains until 13:00 on Sunday: Victoria – Euston (Victoria line) Victoria – Shepherds Bush (Circle and Central line) Victoria – West Brompton (District line) Oxford Circus – Harrow & Wealdstone (Bakerloo line) Clapham Junction – Willesden Junction (Mildmay line) London Euston – Watford Junction (Lioness line) Journey times will be increased when using alternative routes. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Sept 2026, 07:34

Operators: Southern

Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines on Monday to Friday evenings. As a result, the following trains will not call at Pangbourne: Monday to Thursday: 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway Monday to Friday: 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway For the above trains, replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the trains. Additionally: Tuesday to Friday: The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will be retimed to start at 03:46, and will not call at Pangbourne. No replacement buses will run , and you should instead travel by later train services. 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 drop-off 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.

From 19 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 23 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 9 Sept 2026, 10:49

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Oxford and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines. The 03:55 Oxford to Reading will depart earlier at 03:52. Normal timings departing Didcot Parkway and beyond Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner .

From 1 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 4 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 7 Sept 2026, 10:30

Operators: Great Western Railway

Engineering work is taking place between Warrington Central and Liverpool Lime Street, closing all lines on Monday to Thursday evenings. As a result, the 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will terminate at Warrington Central. A bus will be provided from Warrington Central to Liverpool Lime Street. 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 drop-off 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.

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 31 Aug 2026, 12:52

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Oxford Road and Liverpool Lime Street, closing all lines use by Northern overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning. As a result: The 22:47 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will depart stations between Chassen Road and Hunts Cross up to 6 minutes earlier than normal The 23:28 Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool Lime Street service will not run, and will be bus replaced throughout The 23:36 Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Oxford Road service will not run, and will be bus replaced throughout 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 drop-off 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.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 19 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Aug 2026, 14:06

Operators: Northern

Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning. Monday to Wednesday: The following trains will not call at Pangbourne: The 22:36 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service The 23:26 Didcot Parkway to London Paddington service The 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne. Tuesday to Thursday: The 03:55 Oxford to Reading service will not call at Pangbourne. For Pangbourne, you should instead travel by later train services. Friday: The 23:37 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the amended train. 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 drop-off 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.

From 16 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Aug 2026, 11:09

Operators: Great Western Railway