Train journeys from Surrey to London Waterloo will face delays on two Sundays due to essential engineering work.
London: Train services on the South Western Railway will be disrupted on two Sundays in February. This affects journeys into London Waterloo, which may take longer than usual.
Engineers will work in the Wimbledon area, impacting services across the SWR network. On Sunday, February 2, and Sunday, February 9, they will renew about 800 meters of track and other essential components.
They will also replace points, which help trains switch tracks, and install more conductor rail. This work aims to improve the reliability of the railway.
On February 9, additional engineering work in Portsmouth will further change train services. Once completed, these upgrades will lead to better journeys for passengers.
Peter Williams from South Western Railway advises travelers to plan ahead for these Sundays. Many services will be revised, diverted, or replaced by buses due to the ongoing work.
He assures customers that once the maintenance is done, they can expect a more reliable railway. Passengers are encouraged to check their travel plans before heading out.
On both Sundays, here are some changes to expect:
- London Waterloo to Weymouth services will be revised and take about 30 minutes longer.
- London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids services will also be revised, with some starting from Basingstoke.
- London Waterloo to Alton services will start from Woking and run hourly.
On February 2 only:
- London Waterloo to Poole and Portsmouth Harbour services will only go to Poole, taking about 30 minutes longer.
- A revised service will run between Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour.
- London Waterloo to Portsmouth via Guildford services will be revised and take about 30 minutes longer.
On February 2, rail replacement buses will run between Clapham Junction and:
- Twickenham via Kingston
- Chessington South via Wimbledon
- Worcester Park via Wimbledon
- Surbiton (non-stop)
- Hampton Court via Surbiton
- Effingham Junction via Surbiton
- Weybridge via Surbiton
Buses will also operate between Addlestone and Weybridge.
On February 9 only:
- London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour via Eastleigh services will be diverted and replaced by buses between Fareham and Portsmouth.
- London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour via Guildford services will also be diverted and replaced by buses between Havant and Portsmouth.
On February 9, rail replacement buses will operate between Clapham Junction and:
- Chessington South via Wimbledon
- Surbiton (non-stop)
- Surbiton via Wimbledon
- Surbiton via Kingston
- Epsom via Wimbledon
- Berrylands station will be closed on both days.
Mark Goodall from Network Rail understands that closing the railway is inconvenient. He emphasizes that they aim to minimize disruption while completing these essential works efficiently.
Travelers are encouraged to check their journeys at www.nationalrail.co.uk or with South Western Railway for the latest updates. They appreciate passengers’ patience during these important improvements.
