South Western Railway services to change September 19-20
Maintenance work will close lines around New Malden, affecting numerous routes from London Waterloo.
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South Western Railway (SWR) passengers face widespread disruption on the weekend of September 19 and 20 due to planned engineering work. Lines in the New Malden area will be closed throughout both days, impacting numerous services departing from London Waterloo.
Saturday service alterations
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On Saturday, September 19, the New Malden lines closure means several services will not operate as usual. Some trains will be cancelled, while others will commence their journeys from alternative stations or follow diverted paths. For example, London Waterloo to Weymouth services will be revised, with some trains making additional stops at Woking, Clapham Junction, and Basingstoke. Services to Portsmouth via Guildford will also see changes, with some starting from Woking. Trains bound for Portsmouth via Eastleigh will begin at Basingstoke, and Salisbury stopping services will depart from Basingstoke. Alton and Basingstoke stopping services are scheduled to start from Woking. London Waterloo to Chessington South services will be cancelled entirely. Those travelling to Dorking and Guildford via Epsom will need to board at Worcester Park. Shepperton services will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Kingston via Richmond. The direct London Waterloo service via Wimbledon and Kingston will not run. Services to Hampton Court, Guildford via Cobham, and Woking stopping services will commence from Surbiton.
Replacement bus services will be in operation to bridge gaps in the network. These will run between Clapham Junction and Chessington South via Wimbledon, and between Clapham Junction and Worcester Park, also via Wimbledon. Additional bus routes will connect Clapham Junction with Surbiton.
Sunday service adjustments
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Further modifications are in place for Sunday, September 20. Weymouth services will be revised. Morning and early afternoon services from Waterloo to Poole and Portsmouth via Eastleigh will run through the day and include extra stops at Farnborough, without dividing at Eastleigh. However, afternoon and evening services from Waterloo to Portsmouth via Eastleigh will not run, with a revised service operating between Eastleigh and Portsmouth. Portsmouth via Guildford services will also be adjusted, with some trains starting from Woking and others making additional stops at Worplesdon. Exeter St Davids services will be changed, and some trains will start from Basingstoke. Alton and Basingstoke stopping services will run hourly from Woking. Services to Chessington South and Dorking will be cancelled. Guildford via Epsom services will depart from Worcester Park. Shepperton services will follow the same diversion route as Saturday between Clapham Junction and Kingston via Richmond. The direct London Waterloo service via Wimbledon and Kingston will not operate. Afternoon and evening services from Kingston via Hounslow will be cancelled, as will Hampton Court services. Guildford via Cobham services will start from Worcester Park and be diverted via Epsom. Guildford via Woking stopping services will not run.
Replacement buses will cover several routes on Sunday, including services between Clapham Junction and Chessington South, Worcester Park, Surbiton, Hampton Court, Effingham Junction, and Weybridge. A separate bus service will operate between Addlestone and Weybridge.
South Western Railway advises all passengers to check their specific journey details before travelling and to allow additional time for their journeys, particularly where replacement bus services are in use.
Questions this report answers
+When will South Western Railway services be disrupted?
South Western Railway services will experience major changes on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20. This is due to essential maintenance work taking place on the lines around New Malden.
+What is causing the disruption to SWR trains?
The disruption is caused by engineering work that requires the closure of the railway lines in the New Malden area for the entire weekend. This necessitates cancellations, diversions, and the use of replacement buses.
+Which routes are most affected by the changes?
Many routes from London Waterloo will be affected, including services to Weymouth, Portsmouth, Exeter, Chessington South, Dorking, Guildford, and Shepperton. Passengers should check specific journey details as services may start from different stations or be diverted.
+What should passengers do if their train is cancelled?
Passengers are advised to check their journey details in advance of travelling. Where trains are cancelled or diverted, replacement bus services will operate on various routes to connect passengers to their destinations. Extra time should be allowed for travel.
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