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Buses replace very early morning trains to / from Burnham / Taplow on Thursday 13 and Friday 14 August

Planned Updated: 18 May 2026 10:56

Engineering work is taking place between Slough and Reading, closing some lines very early on Thursday and Friday mornings.

As a result, the following trains will not call at Burnham or Taplow:

Thursday:

  • 00:01 London Paddington to Reading
  • 00:19 Reading to London Paddington
  • 00:48 London Paddington to Reading

Friday:

  • 00:48 London Paddington to Reading

On both Thursday and Friday mornings, replacement buses will run between Slough and Burnham / Taplow.

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.