Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere

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Re: Thames Valley infrastructure problems causing disruption elsewhere - 2025

« Reply #270 on: December 23, 2025, 21:41:37 »

Cancellations to services between Newbury and Reading

Due to a points failure at Theale fewer trains are able to run. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Train services between Newbury and Reading may be cancelled, delayed or revised.
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A set of points has failed at Theale, this is affecting our Reading to Newbury services in both directions.


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