Effingham Junction trains cancelled on 8 August 2026 for engineering works
Replacement buses will run between Surbiton and Effingham Junction via Cobham on Saturday
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South Western Railway will cancel all train services in the Effingham Junction area on Saturday 8 August 2026. The closure is part of engineering works scheduled for the weekend, affecting routes between Surbiton and Guildford via Cobham.
Replacement buses will run between Surbiton and Effingham Junction via Cobham on 8 August. The bus service aims to maintain connectivity for passengers travelling to and from the affected stations during the closure.
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South Western Railway cancels trains on 8-9 August for engineering works between Surbiton and Guildford
Changes on Sunday 9 August
On Sunday 9 August, London Waterloo to Guildford services via Woking will make additional stops at Raynes Park and New Malden. This adjustment follows the continuation of engineering works, which will also close the line between Surbiton and Hampton Court.
London Waterloo and Wimbledon to Guildford services via Cobham will not run on 9 August. Passengers are advised to use alternative routes, including buses between Surbiton and Guildford via Cobham, as reported by This Is Local London.
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The engineering works will also affect London Waterloo to Hampton Court services, which will not operate on 9 August. Buses will replace trains between Surbiton and Hampton Court throughout the day.
Advice for passengers
South Western Railway has urged passengers to check their journeys before travelling. Timetables will differ from normal services, and delays are likely due to the engineering works and replacement bus services.
The disruptions follow planned maintenance work, which requires the closure of key sections of the network. No further cancellations have been announced beyond the weekend of 8 and 9 August 2026.
Questions this report answers
+Which trains will be cancelled on 8 August 2026?
All South Western Railway trains in the Effingham Junction area will be cancelled on 8 August 2026 due to engineering works. This affects services between Surbiton and Guildford via Cobham, as reported by This Is Local London.
+Will there be replacement transport on 8 August?
Yes, replacement buses will run between Surbiton and Effingham Junction via Cobham on 8 August 2026. These buses will provide an alternative for passengers affected by the train cancellations.
+What changes will happen on 9 August 2026?
On 9 August 2026, London Waterloo to Guildford via Woking services will additionally call at Raynes Park and New Malden. The line between Surbiton and Hampton Court will also be closed, with buses replacing trains.
+How should passengers plan their journeys?
Passengers are advised to check revised timetables before travelling, as services will differ from normal schedules. South Western Railway has urged travellers to allow extra time due to potential delays from engineering works.
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