The trial service will operate between Reading and Gatwick Airport via Redhill, Reigate, Dorking, and Guildford along the North Downs Line. It includes two trains from Reading to Gatwick and three return journeys every Saturday morning, alongside a reduced schedule on Mondays with one service from Reading and two from Gatwick. 30pm, leaving gaps for those with early departures or late arrivals from the west.
The North Downs line has been closed on multiple occasions over the last few years for maintenance and upgrades. GWR will monitor how popular the services prove to be before deciding whether to extend them on a permanent basis. Gatwick Airport's reliability has faced scrutiny, as it was named the second-least reliable airport over Easter in a study analyzing Civil Aviation Authority data from March 2024 and April 2025 during two different Easter periods.
85 percent. 20 percent. Specific criteria for evaluating the trial's success and expected passenger numbers during the trial period have not been disclosed, nor have exact ticket prices and booking details been announced.