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Shortage of train crew between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central

Shortage of train crew between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central, from about 19:35. 6 trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central were cancelled or cut short.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Slough.
  2. Shortage of train crew between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central.
  3. Trains running again.

“A shortage of train crew between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central means services running between these stations will be cancelled. Tickets can be used at no additional cost on bus routes 702 and 703 from the Wellington Street bus stop in Slough to Windsor. From Windsor these bus services run from stop CB in Thames Street opposite the main entrance to Windsor Castle.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
19:30Slough → Windsor & Eton CentralCancelled
19:40Windsor & Eton Central → SloughCancelled
19:50Slough → Windsor & Eton CentralCancelled
20:00Windsor & Eton Central → SloughCancelled
20:10Slough → Windsor & Eton CentralCancelled
20:20Windsor & Eton Central → SloughCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to Slough to Windsor & Eton Central trains on Thursday 22 October 2026?

Shortage of train crew between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central, from about 19:35. 6 trains between Slough and Windsor & Eton Central were cancelled or cut short.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Thursday 19 November 2026.

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