Reading railway station saw a major redevelopment with new platforms, a new entrance, footbridge and lifts; the work was completed a year ahead of schedule[REF] in July 2014 [REF].
The line will also be used by the new Hitachi Super Express high speed trains - the Class 800s, 801s and 802s - which will gradually replace the InterCity 125 and Class 180 sets currently used for the long-distance services.