Waterloo train services disrupted by weekend engineering works
Engineering works will affect South Western Railway services from London Waterloo on September 12 and 13.
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Passengers using South Western Railway services from London Waterloo face disruption on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13. The cancellations and altered services are due to planned engineering works across the network. Several routes will see trains terminate early, and replacement bus services will operate.
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On both Saturday and Sunday, the lines between Southampton and Portsmouth, and between Eastleigh and Portsmouth, will be closed. Services from London Waterloo to Portsmouth via Eastleigh will terminate at Eastleigh, with buses running between Eastleigh and Portsmouth via Fareham. Southampton Central to Portsmouth stopping services will not run, and replacement buses will operate between Southampton Central and Portsmouth via Fareham. Additionally, the lines between Templecombe and Crewkerne will be closed, meaning London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids services will terminate at Templecombe. Buses will run between Templecombe and Crewkerne.
Sunday sees further alterations. Morning and afternoon services from London Waterloo to Poole and Portsmouth via Eastleigh will not divide at Eastleigh and will continue to Poole only. Afternoon and evening London Waterloo to Portsmouth via Eastleigh services will terminate at Eastleigh, with buses replacing them between Eastleigh and Portsmouth via Fareham. The lines in the Ascot area will also be closed all day. London Waterloo to Reading services will terminate at Staines, with buses running between Staines and Reading, though not calling at Longcross. London Waterloo to Woking via Staines services will be diverted after Staines and terminate at Windsor, with buses running between Staines and Woking.
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+When will South Western Railway services from London Waterloo be disrupted?
Services from London Waterloo will be disrupted on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, due to planned engineering works. Passengers should check their specific route for details on cancellations and alterations.
+Which routes will be most affected by the engineering works?
The lines between Southampton and Portsmouth, and Eastleigh and Portsmouth, will be closed all weekend. Services to Exeter St Davids will terminate at Templecombe, and services to Reading will terminate at Staines on Sunday.
+Will there be replacement bus services available?
Yes, replacement bus services will operate on affected routes. This includes services between Eastleigh and Portsmouth, Southampton Central and Portsmouth, Templecombe and Crewkerne, and Staines and Reading.
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