Branch line closes for five days for track work

Engineers will be working round the clock to renew the track

A railway branch line is closing for five days for work to repair and replace sections of track.

Network Rail said the line between Twyford in Berkshire and Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire would be shut until first thing on Saturday morning.

Previously, the branch line was closed in 2023 for work between Wargrave and Shiplake.

Replacement buses, which do not follow the train route and have a different timetable, will run between Twyford and Shiplake via Henley.

Network Rail said 100m of track, sleepers and ballast would be replaced while surveys and other maintenance would also be carried out.

Programme director Jason Pankhurst said: "Our engineers will be working around the clock to complete this important work which will keep trains running smoothly for passengers for years to come."

Great Western Railway said it would accept season tickets on the branch line between Marlow and Maidenhead.

It said valid rail tickets could also be used on the number 850 Carousel bus service between Henley and Twyford via Wargrave.