Great Western Railway has confirmed that a person has been hit by a train between Reading and Bedwyn.

This incident has resulted in all lines being closed between these stations.

Trains are currently unable to run between Reading and Bedwyn / Westbury.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Some trains are cancelled, and some are being diverted via another route.

Passengers may use their ticket on Reading buses jetBlack on route 1: Newbury (Wharf), Thatcham (Cropper Close), Midgham, Aldermaston, Theale (The Crown), Reading (Station)

Buses have been requested to run as follows::

• 1 x Minibus at Westbury to run between Westbury, Pewsey and Newbury
• 4 x Full size at Newbury, one to run between Newbury and Bedwyn, three to run to/from Reading
• 4 x Full size at Reading to run to/from Newbury

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