Effingham Junction rail closures force weekend bus replacements
South Western Railway cancels trains on 8-9 August for engineering works between Surbiton and Guildford
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Residents travelling between Surbiton, Cobham and Guildford will face rail cancellations and replacement buses this weekend. South Western Railway announced the closures on 8-9 August for engineering works near Effingham Junction.
Saturday 8 August changes
Southern trains cancelled between West Croydon and Sutton this weekend
Replacement buses will run from 8 August until 9:30 am on Sunday 9 August due to engineering works
On Saturday, London Waterloo to Guildford services via Cobham will be diverted after Surbiton and terminate at Hampton Court. No trains will run between Surbiton and Effingham Junction. Instead, buses will operate between Surbiton and Effingham Junction via Cobham.
A revised train service will continue between Effingham Junction and Guildford. The line between Surbiton and Hampton Court will remain open on Saturday, but Sunday services will be suspended.
Sunday 9 August changes
Southeastern diverts Charing Cross trains to Victoria on 8 August
Seven stations in Lewisham and Bexley closed for weekend engineering works with replacement buses
On Sunday, London Waterloo and Wimbledon to Guildford services via Cobham will not run. Passengers travelling from London Waterloo should take alternative services to Surbiton, then use replacement buses to Guildford via Cobham.
London Waterloo to Guildford services via Epsom will be diverted after Leatherhead and terminate at Dorking. Buses will run between Leatherhead and Guildford via Effingham Junction. The line between Surbiton and Hampton Court will also close for maintenance.
London Waterloo to Guildford via Woking stopping services will call at two additional stations: Raynes Park and New Malden. This change applies only on Sunday.
What passengers should do
South Western Railway advised passengers to check their journeys before travelling, as services will differ from the usual timetable. The engineering works are scheduled to finish by the end of Sunday 9 August, with normal services expected to resume on Monday 10 August.
Questions this report answers
+Which trains will be cancelled near Effingham Junction?
All South Western Railway trains in the Effingham Junction area will be cancelled on 8-9 August. This affects services between Surbiton, Cobham and Guildford, with replacement buses operating instead.
+Will buses replace all cancelled trains on 8 August?
Yes, buses will run between Surbiton and Effingham Junction via Cobham on Saturday 8 August. Trains will not operate on this section due to engineering works.
+What changes will happen on Sunday 9 August?
On Sunday, London Waterloo to Guildford via Woking services will stop at Raynes Park and New Malden. Buses will replace trains between Leatherhead and Guildford via Effingham Junction.
+When will normal train services resume?
Normal services are expected to resume on Monday 10 August after engineering works finish. Passengers should check revised timetables before travelling on 8-9 August.
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