All trains cancelled between Maidenhead and Marlow for eight days over Easter

Trains between Maidenhead and Marlow will be cancelled for eight days over the Easter period while track repair and replacement work is carried out by Network Rail.

From Saturday 12 April until Sunday 20 April (Easter Sunday), the line - which also serves Bourne End, Cookham and Furze Platt - will see replacement bus services in operation while work is underway. 

Network Rail lead portfolio manager Mark Parker said: “We're replacing track that's reached the end of its working life to help keep trains running for decades to come.

“To do our work, some extra noise and traffic in the area is unavoidable and we're sorry for any inconvenience.

“But new track needs less maintenance, which means less disruption to trains and people living near the railway.”

During the closure, GWR season tickets will be valid for use on the Henley-on-Thames to Twyford line, which connects with the main Reading to London Paddington route.

Tickets will also be valid for use on Chiltern Railways and London Underground services between High Wycombe and London Marylebone and Paddington.

GWR station manager for Slough and Maidenhead Mian Sarwar said: “This improvement work forms part of an ongoing programme of maintenance, helping to ensure we continue to provide consistent and reliable services.

“GWR will be providing replacement bus services between Maidenhead, Bourne End and Marlow from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 April.

“As an alternative, season tickets will also be valid for journeys on the line between Henley-on-Thames and Twyford for onward connections.

“Season tickets will also be valid with Chiltern Railways between High Wycombe and London Marylebone as well as London Underground services between Marylebone and Paddington.

“It’s important that customers are aware these alternative travel arrangements could make journey times much longer, so please plan ahead.”

For the latest travel information visit the GWR website.