England v Wales: Maintenance work will affect journeys for fans heading to Twickenham
Maintenance work will affect journeys for rugby fans heading to Twickenham from Wales and the south-west on Saturday.
The line between Reading and Bracknell will be closed from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 February, meaning supporters will need to amend journeys for the England-Wales Six Nations fixture (1645 kick-off).
Fans who would normally change at Reading for South Western Railway services to Twickenham can travel:
- Reading – London Paddington on GWR or Elizabeth line, then Bakerloo line Paddington – Waterloo for SWR services to Twickenham.
- Reading – Basingstoke on GWR or CrossCountry for SWR services via any reasonable route to Twickenham.
There is no additional cost if you travel via London Paddington or Basingstoke, however tickets loaded to a Smartcard will not be accepted on London Underground and you will need to pay for this journey. This ticket acceptance applies in both directions on Saturday 10 February 2024, only.
GWR Operations Director, Richard Rowland, said:
“We know many fans travelling on GWR services would normally change at Reading for SWR services to Twickenham. On Saturday you’ll need to head on into Paddington or travel via Basingstoke before making your way to Twickenham.
“Please do allow sufficient time to make your journey and remember that trains will be extremely busy leading up to kick-off and immediately following the match.”
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Contact Information
John Carter
Media and Communications Manager
Great Western Railway
0845 410 4444
Notes to editors
First Greater Western Limited, trading as “Great Western Railway” (GWR), operates trains across the Great Western franchise area, which includes South Wales, the West Country, the Cotswolds, across southern England and into London. GWR provides high speed, commuter, regional and branch line train services, and before the covid-19 pandemic helped over 100 million passengers reach their destinations every year. GWR has been awarded a National Rail Contract to continue operating the Great Western network, which shall run up to 21 June 2025, with the potential for a further three years at the Secretary of State’s discretion. Find out more here: https://www.gwr.com/about-us.