Guildford Train Lines Closed for Weekend Engineering Work
South Western Railway services to Portsmouth and other destinations will be affected by line closures on October 10 and 11.
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Train passengers travelling through Guildford are advised of major disruptions to South Western Railway services on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. Engineering work will lead to the closure of railway lines, resulting in some trains terminating early, others starting from different stations, and the introduction of replacement bus services on several routes.
Saturday, October 10 Disruptions
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On Saturday, October 10, South Western Railway services travelling between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will terminate at Woking. Trains running between London Waterloo and Portsmouth and Southsea, also via Guildford, will commence their journeys from Haslemere, with revised services continuing to Portsmouth Harbour. Replacement buses are scheduled to operate between Woking and Haslemere, passing through Guildford. Additionally, services from London Waterloo to Guildford, which typically run via Cobham and Epsom, will terminate at Effingham Junction. Buses will connect Effingham Junction with Guildford. Services between Guildford and Farnham, via Aldershot, will be suspended, and replacement buses will be provided along this route.
Sunday, October 11 Disruptions
Sunday, October 11, will see further alterations. Services between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will operate on a revised timetable. Some trains will end their journeys at Woking, while others will begin at Haslemere. Replacement buses will run between Woking and Haslemere, covering the Guildford route, with a modified train service operating between Haslemere and Portsmouth. London Waterloo to Guildford stopping services that usually run via Woking will terminate at Woking, with buses connecting Woking, Worplesdon, and Guildford. Services from London Waterloo and Wimbledon heading to Guildford via Cobham will terminate at Effingham Junction. Similarly, trains from London Waterloo to Guildford via Epsom will also terminate at Effingham Junction, with replacement buses running between Effingham Junction and Guildford. Services from Guildford to Ascot will start from Aldershot, with buses operating between Guildford and Aldershot.
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Great Western Railway services are also expected to be affected by the engineering work. Passengers are strongly advised to check their specific journey details before travelling and to allow extra time to reach their destinations.
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+Which train services will be affected by the engineering work?
South Western Railway services travelling to and from Guildford, and onwards to destinations like Portsmouth Harbour, will be significantly affected. Services via Cobham and Epsom to Guildford will also see changes. Great Western Railway services may also experience disruptions.
+What are the main changes for Saturday, October 10?
On Saturday, October 10, trains to Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will terminate at Woking. Services to Guildford via Cobham and Epsom will end at Effingham Junction. Replacement buses will run on several routes, including between Woking and Haslemere via Guildford.
+What are the main changes for Sunday, October 11?
On Sunday, October 11, services to Guildford via Cobham and Epsom will terminate at Effingham Junction. Trains to Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford will run to a revised timetable, with some terminating at Woking and others starting from Haslemere. Replacement buses will operate on affected routes.
+What should passengers do before travelling?
Passengers are advised to check their specific journey details before travelling on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11. It is also recommended to allow extra time for travel to account for potential delays and changes caused by the engineering work.
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