No trains in March? Options

[Carshot]

There was a mention on BBC Breakfast TV this morning that there will be no trains between Newbury and Reading for three weeks beginning in March (busses instead). I can't find a link that tells when this starts and (plans) to end. Any one know? Thanks

[Andy Capp]

How the heck can Didcot be considered an ‘option’ from Newbury to Reading!!!!

[James_Trinder]

How the heck can Didcot be considered an ‘option’ from Newbury to Reading!!!!

If you live to the north of Newbury e.g. East Ilsley and usually commute from Newbury to Reading/London by train then it is a perfectly viable option. The same applies for Whitchurch if you live in any of the border villages in Hampshire e.g. Burghclere. Obviously if you live in Newbury/Thatcham then you are better off catching the rail replacement bus instead.

[Andy Capp]

If you live to the north of Newbury e.g. East Ilsley and usually commute from Newbury to Reading/London by train then it is a perfectly viable option. The same applies for Whitchurch if you live in any of the border villages in Hampshire e.g. Burghclere. Obviously if you live in Newbury/Thatcham then you are better off catching the rail replacement bus instead.

That's fine, but those options always exist. What is not explained properly is that not only will there be a direct bus to Reading Buses, effectively replacing the train service from Newbury train station, but there will be buses from Newbury to Theale and Didcot train stations from where you can catch a train to Reading as well.