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Police incident causes 120-minute rail delays near Brookwood
Rail services faced significant disruption on October 23 due to a police incident near Brookwood. All lines between Woking and Brookwood were closed, leading to delays of up to 120 minutes and the arrangement of replacement buses and taxi services.
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South Western Railway offers free taxis for stranded commuters
South Western Railway provided stranded commuters with free taxi services for journeys up to 170 miles following a police incident that closed Waterloo station. Passengers had to submit details and receipts for reimbursement.
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Five London Rail Operators Now Publicly Owned
Five train companies serving London have been brought under public control by the Labour Government. While some operators have seen increased cancellations, publicly owned services overall recorded fewer delays and cancellations than private ones in the year to August 2026.
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Waterloo to Guildford trains disrupted Sunday by line closures
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Guildford will be disrupted on Sunday, October 18, due to essential maintenance. Several services will terminate early, with replacement buses operating on affected routes.
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South Western Railway services to Guildford disrupted Sunday 18 October
South Western Railway services between London Waterloo and Guildford will be affected on Sunday 18 October 2026 due to essential maintenance. Several services will terminate early, with replacement buses operating on affected routes.
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WorldSouth Western Railway services disrupted this weekend
South Western Railway passengers face significant disruption this weekend, October 10 and 11, due to engineering work. Several lines serving Guildford will be closed, leading to altered train services and replacement buses.
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Guildford Train Lines Closed for Weekend Engineering Work
Passengers travelling through Guildford face significant disruption to South Western Railway services on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. Engineering work will close key lines, leading to train cancellations, early terminations, and replacement bus services.
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Strikes & Disruption · West LondonNo trains between Staines and Windsor for a week
Rail services between Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside via Wraysbury will be suspended for seven days from 26 October to 1 November 2026. Replacement buses will operate during this period as part of a £15 million improvement programme.
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Waterloo trains disrupted by half-term engineering works
South Western Railway is undertaking engineering works between October 26 and November 1, affecting services from London Waterloo. Key routes to Windsor & Eton Riverside will see trains replaced by buses, with some stations closed.
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South Western Railway delays rise as trespass adds 9,437 minutes of lost travel time
Network Rail and British Transport Police data released by the BBC reveal that trespass caused 9,437 minutes of delay on South Western Railway in 2025/26. The railway is introducing drones, sensors and smart CCTV at Waterloo, Clapham Junction, New Malden and Walton‑on‑Thames to curb the problem.
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South Western Railway services to be disrupted this weekend
Passengers travelling from London Waterloo this weekend, 3 and 4 October 2026, should expect disruptions due to engineering works. Several services will be cancelled, diverted, or terminate early, with replacement buses operating on some routes.
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London Waterloo services face weekend diversions and line closures
Engineering works around Staines and Teddington will disrupt South Western Railway services from London Waterloo on 3 and 4 October. Reading‑bound trains are diverted, several routes terminate early, and the Teddington‑Shepperton line closes, with replacement buses operating throughout.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouth Western Railway services disrupted Sunday, September 27
South Western Railway passengers face significant disruption on Sunday, September 27, due to planned engineering work. Lines will be closed in the Staines, Eastleigh, and Aldershot areas, leading to revised services, diversions, and replacement buses.
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Waterloo train delays follow person hit by train
Trains travelling to Waterloo are experiencing significant delays. The disruption is a result of an incident where a person was struck by a train, affecting services on South Western Railway.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonPerson hit by train causes hours of disruption at Twickenham station
Commuters experienced prolonged disruption at Twickenham station after a person was struck by a train. The incident led to hours of delays on South Western Railway lines, affecting travel for many.
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Track fire causes rail disruption near London Waterloo
A fire on the railway tracks near London Waterloo station led to significant disruption for rail services on 23 September 2026. Passengers experienced delays and cancellations as a result of the incident.
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Guildford rail disruption ends after person hit by train
Rail services through Guildford experienced significant disruption after a person was struck by a train. All lines are now open, but passengers are warned of ongoing delays and potential cancellations.
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Tube & Rail · LondonSouth Western Railway services to change September 19-20
South Western Railway passengers should expect significant disruption on September 19 and 20. Lines near New Malden will be closed for engineering works, leading to cancellations, revised departure stations, and diversions for many services.
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South Western Railway disruption at Waterloo on Sept 12-13
South Western Railway passengers travelling from London Waterloo face significant disruption on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13. Engineering works mean several services will terminate early, with replacement buses operating on affected routes.
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Tube & Rail · LondonWaterloo train services disrupted by weekend engineering works
South Western Railway is advising passengers of significant disruption to services from London Waterloo on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13. Engineering works will lead to service cancellations, early terminations, and replacement bus services on several routes.
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