When was Reading station rebuilt?
17 July 2014
The rebuilt station was reopened by Queen Elizabeth II on 17 July 2014. Network Rail took over management of the station from First Great Western in April 2014.
Who owns Reading Railway station?
Reading Railway Station is a major transport hub situated on the northern edge of Reading near to the River Thames. It is operated by three state-owned companies – First Great Western, South West Trains and CrossCountry. It is sponsored by ING Direct and the University of Reading.
How many platforms can a reading station have?
15 platforms
Reading Station has a total of 15 platforms. Platforms 8 to 15 are reached via the footbridge over the tracks.
When was Reading station built?
Reading Southern railway station
| Reading Southern | |
|---|---|
| 30 August 1855 | Permanent station opened (as Reading) |
| 9 July 1856 | LSWR services commence |
| 1 January 1939 | Electrified |
| 26 September 1949 | Renamed Reading South |
What zone is Reading rail station?
Reading to London Underground Zone 1-6 by train
| Distance | miles ( km) |
|---|---|
| Departure station | Reading |
| Arrival station | London Underground Zone 1-6 |
Can you walk through Reading station?
There is a subway between the front and rear of the station, so not necessary to walk through the station. The subway shows on the station plan and can be seen on google street view.
Does reading station have toilets?
The toilets at Reading station have reopened to the public recently after a £380,000 refurbishment during lockdown. The new toilets have been furnished with high-quality materials and plumbing systems to manage the needs of the 25 million passengers who use the station each year.
Does Reading Station have a cafe?
There are a couple of small basic cafes in the modern part of the station and another three or four in the older part.
Does Reading Station have oyster?
Passengers cannot to use Oyster cards all the way to Reading Station because of limitations with the system, which is around 15 years old – but they can pay for journeys by contactless rather than needing a paper ticket.