South Western Railway services disrupted this weekend
Maintenance work will cause cancellations, diversions, and shortened routes affecting multiple destinations.
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South Western Railway passengers should prepare for significant travel changes this weekend, November 7 and 8, as essential maintenance work necessitates line closures. Services operating from London Waterloo will be affected by cancellations, diversions, and shortened routes across both Saturday and Sunday.
Specific route changes
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On Saturday, trains bound for Weymouth will be diverted via Guildford, calling additionally at Clapham Junction, with an alternative hourly service originating from Basingstoke. Services to Portsmouth via Guildford will bypass Woking and make extra stops at Surbiton, with some terminating at Guildford. Exeter and some Portsmouth services will start from Basingstoke, and London Waterloo to Basingstoke stopping services will begin at Farnborough. Passengers travelling from London Waterloo towards Basingstoke are advised to travel to Guildford and use replacement buses. Services to Alton will commence from Guildford.
Sunday brings further alterations. Weymouth services will depart Waterloo earlier and be rerouted via Guildford between Clapham Junction and Southampton Central. Morning and early afternoon services to Poole and Portsmouth via Eastleigh will start from Winchester, with later services also beginning there. Afternoon and evening London Waterloo to Portsmouth services via Eastleigh will not run. Exeter services will start from Andover, and trains between Reading and Salisbury will be suspended. Portsmouth services via Guildford will be diverted, calling at Surbiton instead of Woking. London Waterloo to Basingstoke stopping services will be cancelled, and services to Guildford via Woking will end at Weybridge.
Replacement bus services
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Replacement bus services will be in operation across several key areas to mitigate the disruption. These routes include services around Woking, Guildford, Basingstoke, Brookwood, and Farnborough. Specifically, buses will run from Woking to Winchester and Andover via Guildford and Basingstoke on Sunday.
Advice for passengers
Passengers are strongly advised to check their specific journey details before travelling and to allow for additional time to complete their journeys. The disruption is expected to affect travel across south west London and into Surrey.
Questions this report answers
+When will South Western Railway services be disrupted?
South Western Railway services will be disrupted on Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, due to planned maintenance work. Passengers should check their specific travel plans for these two days.
+Which lines will be closed?
Lines around Woking and Basingstoke will be closed for maintenance. This closure will affect services operating from London Waterloo and impact journeys to several destinations.
+What destinations are affected by the disruption?
Services to Weymouth, Portsmouth, Exeter, and Alton will be cancelled, diverted, or shortened. Some services to Basingstoke and Guildford will also be affected by the planned works.
+Will there be replacement buses?
Yes, replacement bus services will operate on several routes, including those around Woking, Guildford, Basingstoke, Brookwood, and Farnborough, to help passengers complete their journeys.
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