Region: Wales & Western – Western Route
Dates Affected: Saturday 12 April to Monday 21 April 2025
Network Rail is reminding passengers in the west of England to check before they travel over the Easter holidays, as vital engineering upgrades and track renewals will affect several routes, including services into London Paddington, Maidenhead to Marlow, and Frome.
🔧 Key Disruption Areas & Dates
🚫 Maidenhead – Bourne End – Marlow
📅 Saturday 12 – Sunday 20 April
- Track and signalling renewal
- No trains on this branch line
- 🚍 Replacement buses will operate
- 🎫 Season tickets valid on:
- Henley-on-Thames to Twyford
- Chiltern Railways: High Wycombe – London Marylebone
- London Underground: Marylebone – Paddington
🗣 Mian Sarwar (GWR): “These works are essential to ensure reliable services. Customers should plan ahead as journey times will be longer.”
🚧 Acton East – London Paddington
📅 Friday 18 – Monday 21 April (Easter Weekend)
- Switches and crossings upgrades
- Continued work for HS2 Old Oak Common station:
- Overhead line installation
- Drainage work
🛤 Affects services by:
- GWR
- Heathrow Express
- Elizabeth Line
➡️ All will operate on reduced timetables between Reading and Paddington
🗣 Howard Smith (Elizabeth line): “Please plan ahead and use the TfL Go app or our website for updates.”
🛠 Frome
📅 Saturday 19 (from 10pm) – Monday 21 April (to 10pm)
- Track maintenance to improve safety and reliability
- Trains between London and the South West, and Westbury to Weymouth, will not stop at Frome
- 🚍 Replacement buses Frome ↔ Westbury
🗣 Network Rail’s Western Route Director, Marcus Jones, said:
“We appreciate our passengers’ patience. These works are essential to keep the railway safe and reliable. While most of the network remains open, bus replacement services will operate in affected areas.”
✅ Summary of Passenger Advice
- Check your journey before travelling at National Rail
- Allow extra time for your journey, especially if transferring between train and bus
- Use apps/websites like TfL Go or GWR’s planner for real-time updates
- Be aware that services to and from London Paddington will be affected
Stay informed, travel safely, and plan ahead this Easter.
