Power cut affecting Reading and nearby areas

What happened?

We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 4 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 16:00 30/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 22:00 30/10/2026.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams, such as tree cutters, which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG2860'

Which areas are affected?

This incident is reported as affecting the following postcodes:

RG7 1QY, RG7 2JR, RG7 2JS, RG7 3EE, RG7 3FJ, RG7 3PE, RG7 3QX, RG7 3QY, RG7 3RA, RG7 3RD, RG7 3RG, RG7 3RN, RG7 3RW, RG7 3SE, RG7 3SG, RG7 3SH, RG7 3SJ, RG7 3SL, RG7 3SN, RG7 3SP, RG7 3SQ, RG7 3ST, RG7 3SW, RG7 3SY, RG7 3SZ, RG7 3TB, RG7 3TD, RG7 3TE, RG7 3TF, RG7 3TG, RG7 3TH, RG7 3TJ, RG7 3TL, RG7 3TQ, RG7 3TR, RG7 3TS, RG7 3TT, RG7 3TU, RG7 3TX, RG7 3TZ, RG7 3UE, RG7 3UF, RG7 3UJ, RG7 3UZ, RG7 3WA, RG7 3WB, RG7 3WD, RG7 3WE, RG7 3XY, RG7 4QD, RG7 1, RG7 2, RG7 3, RG7 4

Latest updates

• 30 Oct, 16:24

  Power cut reported

• 30 Oct, 16:27

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 4 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>We'll be sending our engineers to the area as soon as possible. When they're on their way, we'll let you know what time they'll be arriving. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by.<br/><br/>The power cut has been caused by a fault on our overhead network. Issues like this do happen, and our engineers are very experienced at fixing them. Often, power can be restored quickly with a simple reset or by replacing a fuse at a nearby substation. If the problem is more complicated, repairs may take a little longer but our teams will keep working until everything is safely back up and running. Well keep you updated along the way.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG2860'

• 30 Oct, 16:37

  Power cut reported

  We're sorry about the power cut in the area. The power cut is affecting 4 properties in the area shown on the map. We are working with our engineers to fix the problem as quickly as possible, and will keep you updated here on Power Track.<br/><br/>Engineers are on the way and will arrive in the area at 16:00 30/10/2026. When they get there, they'll work hard to fix the problem as quickly as possible. We'll keep you updated with any new information. At this stage, we're aiming to have your power back on by 22:00 30/10/2026.<br/><br/>We have had reports of damage to our network. When this happens, the power will automatically turn off to keep everyone safe. Our engineers know exactly where the problem is and are working hard to make the situation safe, repair the wire and get your power back on. These type of faults often require extensive work and specialist teams, such as tree cutters, which is why the restoration time seems so far away. If we can restore power sooner, we promise we will do so.<br/><br/>If you need more information, please send us a message on <a href="https://wa.me/447342028546/">Whatsapp</a> or call us on 105 and quote reference 'UG2860'

• 30 Oct, 16:44

  Power cut reported

• 30 Oct, 18:24

  Power restored