Fire causes rail disruption in Berkshire

South Western Railway say there's a fire next to the track affecting trains between Reading and Wokingham

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 13th May 2024
Last updated 13th May 2024

Trains between Reading and Wokingham are cancelled this morning because of a fire next to the track.

South Western Railway tell us all lines are blocked and disruption is expected for the next few hours.

It means London Waterloo to Reading services will start and end their journey at Bracknell.

SWR say tickets will be accepted, at no extra cost, on the following services:

Elizabeth Line services from Reading to Paddington.

TFL Underground services from Paddington to London Waterloo.

GWR via any reasonable route in both directions.

Reading Buses 3 between Reading and Wokingham

Reading Buses 4 and X4 between Reading - Earley - Winnersh - Wokingham - Bracknell

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