Trains between Reading and Basingstoke face disruption this evening due to crew shortage. 

Great Western Railway said passengers should expect cancellations and delays until the end of the day. 

In a statement online, a spokesperson from the train company said: "Due to a shortage of train crew between Reading and Basingstoke, fewer trains are able to run on this line.

"Train services running to and from these stations will be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

"Check your journey at http://gwr.com/check and follow us for updates."

Trains between Reading and Paddington face their sixth consecutive Sunday of disruption due to engineering works and crew availability tomorrow.