Vehicle collides with level crossing barrier causing train disruption between Reading and Theale, bus service between Reading and Newbury
Train disruptions between Reading and Newbury are expected until 9.30pm today (Thursday).
A bus service is running in both directions between Reading and Newbury.
First Great Western has reported that a road vehicle has collided with level crossing barriers between Reading and Theale.
Train services running to and from these stations have been cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 9.30pm
Customer Advice:
Replacement road transport has been arranged to operate between Theale, Newbury and Bedwyn in both directions.
Reading buses jetBlack 1: Newbury (Wharf), Thatcham (Cropper Close), Midgham, Aldermaston, Theale (The Crown), Reading (Station) are conveying passengers between Newbury and Reading in both directions until further notice.
Reading buses skyblue 15, 15a: Reading (Station Road), Reading West (Oxford Road) are conveying passengers between Reading and Reading Spur Jn in both directions until further notice. Arrangements have been made for Great Western Railway rail tickets to be accepted for these journeys.
In addition, due to a fault with the signalling system between Newbury and Bedwyn fewer trains are able to run on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 9pm.
Replacement road transport has been requested to operate between Swindon and Pewsey.
Reading buses jetBlack 1: Newbury (Wharf), Thatcham (Cropper Close), Midgham, Aldermaston, Theale (The Crown), Reading (Station) are conveying passengers via any reasonable route until further notice.
Customers are advised to speak to members of staff for further information.