Great Western Railway announce no trains running to or from London Paddington between December 27 and 29

Great Western Railway has issued advice to those who plan to travel by rail to London over the Christmas period.

There are no major planned alterations immediately before Christmas Day, but those hoping to travel between December 27 and 29 are being warned of significant changes.

After Christmas Eve no mainline trains will run to or from London Paddington until Monday, December 30.

This is to allow for work on the new HS2 station at Old Oak Common in West London, and Network Rail improvements to track, signals and overhead wires between Reading and Paddington.

Most of Great Western Railway’s long-distance services will start from or terminate at Reading, where customers will be able to pick up connecting trains to Ealing Broadway from where London Underground services run into Central London.

Network Rail’s western route director Marcus Jones said: “Our festive upgrades ensure the railway runs reliably and safely.

“Continued investment into upgrading and improving the railway is evidence of our commitment to providing a railway fit for the 21st century.

“We appreciate there is never a good time to disrupt journeys but whenever possible we do this at times when fewer people are travelling, such as at Christmas, on bank holidays or at weekends.

“We thank passengers in advance for their patience and urge them to please check before they travel.”