Passengers are facing 60 minute delays after a train hit an obstruction, believed to be scaffolding, between Reading and Didcot Parkway.

The incident happened about an hour ago near Cholsey.

All lines between Reading and Didcot Parkway have now re-opened and services are starting to resume.

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