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- Disruption between Woking and Wimbledon expected until 09:00
Overrunning engineering works between Woking and Byfleet & New Haw means some lines are blocked. What's Going On
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:00. What We're Doing About It
We have been informed of overrunning engineering works between Woking and Byfleet & New Haw. This means that some lines will reopen later than scheduled, which will cause trains to be cancelled, altered or delayed.
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- London Buses between Clapham Junction - Wimbledon - Surbiton - Weybridge - West Byfleet
- Great Western Railway services between London Paddington and Basingstoke by any reasonable route
- London Underground services by any reasonable route between London Waterloo and London Paddington
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Lines reopened: Disruption between Abbey Wood and London Paddington expected until 08:30
Lines have reopened following a broken down train at Bond Street. Trains between Abbey Wood and London Paddington may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 08:30.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Disruption between Hove / Brighton and Burgess Hill expected until 11:00
A signalling problem that needs to be investigated between Preston Park and Hassocks means trains have to run at reduced speeds. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Delays are expected until 11:00.
Customer Advice
Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are likely to have delays of around 10 minutes between Preston Park and Hassocks. This affects trains from Brighton or Littlehampton towards London.
Some Gatwick Express trains from London Victoria will finish their journeys at Haywards Heath, instead of continuing to Brighton.
These trains will then start their journeys back to London Victoria from either Haywards Heath or Gatwick Airport, meaning there will be some cancelled departures from Brighton.
This will mean there are fewer trains travelling through the area affected by the signalling issues. We expect this to reduce congestion.
If you were planning to use Gatwick Express services to or from Brighton or Haywards Heath, you can use Thameslink trains instead, at no extra cost. Please leave at least 20 minutes of extra time to use an alternative train. You may also need to change trains to get to your destination.
Planning your journey:
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Can you tell me more about this?
We've had a report of a possible problem with the Automatic Warning System (AWS), which is part of the signalling equipment. This provides an audible and visible reminder within train cabs, giving drivers an extra alert about what the signal ahead is showing. This is particularly important when trains are travelling in restricted visibility, such as fog or snowfall, but the system is always active, keeping you safe during your journey.
The AWS equipment on the track comprises an electromagnet which is linked to the signal, and this magnet has two options. In one state, it reflects whether a signal is green, and in the other, it will show that the signal is at a more restrictive colour such as yellow or red, which would mean the driver has to take action to slow down or stop their train. The train has a receiver to read the state of the magnet, and this is then shown by the cab equipment.
Drivers have to acknowledge any warning which is given by this equipment, and if they don't react, the train will be brought to a stop. This adds an extra level of safety protection.
Railway signalling is designed to positively confirm that the track is clear before a train can proceed, and it works on "fail safe" principles. If there's a technical failure, the system should go into a more restrictive state, so that trains can be slowed or stopped in case there is an obstruction ahead. In this case, the AWS equipment has a fault, and this is not happening correctly. As a further line of protection, train drivers will need to stop and get verbal advice before proceeding into the area with the problem. This will cause some delays, but it's a necessary precaution.
Network Rail manage the AWS as part of the overall signalling system and will be investigating where the fault lies. We're working with them to ensure we can run our planned timetable, and we'd like to thank you for your patience during the delays in the area.
We have also been advised that trains are likely to have some further delays due to a fault with a signal in this area. In this case, the signal has been reported to be switching rapidly between different colours and not showing a steady indication to drivers. This means drivers have to stop at the preceding signal and gain verbal instructions to continue. Your journey will unfortunately take longer as a result.
Railway signals are designed to warn drivers that they have to stop because the system can't yet confirm that the route ahead is clear. In most places, the signalling system will show a green light, or aspect, when the track is clear for a long distance ahead, and drivers will then be shown one or two yellow lights to warn them when they are approaching a red signal. This means that they can anticipate the amount of braking that's required to stop before they reach another train or any form of problem on the line. In this case, as the signal isn't reliably showing the necessary indications to drivers, they'll need to take extra safety precautions to travel through the area.
The signalling system is maintained by Network Rail, and we're working closely with them to diagnose the fault and make sure it is fixed as quickly as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
âââââââCompensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
- Delays between Lockerbie and Carlisle expected until 10:30
A fault with the signalling system between Lockerbie and Carlisle means trains have to run at reduced speed on the line towards Carlisle.
- Buses replace trains to / from Addiewell from Sunday 11 February to Sunday 11 May
Engineering work is taking place at Addiewell station, closing some lines through Addiewell station.
No trains will call at Addiewell station.
Replacement buses will run between West Calder and Addiewell, connecting with trains at West Calder.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning trains to / from Colne from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between in the Blackburn area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place:
Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
The 22:38 Preston to Colne service will terminate at Blackburn. A replacement bus will operate from Blackburn to Colne.
Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:
The 05:52 Colne to Preston service will start at Rose Grove. A replacement bus will operate from Colne to Rose Grove at 05:30, to connect with the train at Rose Grove.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace late night / early morning Earlswood / Salfords from Monday 22 until Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Three Bridges and Earlswood, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Thameslink:
Between 22:45 and 05:25 each night, trains will not call at Earlswood or Salfords. You can use Southern services to complete your journey.
It is not yet known how Southern will be affected by this engineering work.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended evening / morning East Midlands Railway services to / from London St Pancras International / Sheffield from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place at various locations on the East Midlands Railway network, closing some lines overnight.
Monday to Friday:
The 22:32 London St Pancras International to Sheffield service will terminate at Derby. A replacement bus will run from Derby to Sheffield.
The 23:30 Sheffield to Derby service will start from Sheffield earlier than usual at 23:12, and will run earlier throughout.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 04:32 Corby to London St Pancras International service will not call at Bedford. A replacement bus will run from Wellingborough to Bedford. For travel from Bedford, you should use other train services.
The 04:58 Sheffield to London St Pancras International service will start from Sheffield earlier than usual, at 04:35, and will call earlier at Chesterfield, Derby and Long Eaton.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning trains between Stratford and Clapham Junction / Richmond from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Stratford and Clapham Junction / Richmond, closing some lines.
As a result:
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:03 Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
- The 22:34 Clapham Junction to Stratford will terminate at Willesden Junction.
- The 23:59 Stratford to Willesden Junction will terminate at Camden Road.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 00:15 Stratford to Willesden Junction will terminate at Camden Road.
- The 05:52 Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction will start at Shepherd's Bush.
- The 06:08 Willesden Junction to Clapham Junction will not run.
- The 06:51 Stratford to Richmond will start at Willesden Junction at 07:37.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Swansea from Monday 22 April to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between in the Swansea area, closing some lines.
The following service alterations will be in place between Monday 21 and Thursday 25 April:
- The 22:15 Fishguard Harbour to Swansea service will terminate at Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 22:43 Llandovery to Swansea service will run as scheduled to Llanelli, and will then divert to Carmarthen. A rail replacement bus service will run between Llanelli and Swansea.
- The 23:16 Cardiff Central to Carmarthen service will be diverted from Port Talbot to Llanelli. A rail replacement bus service will operate between Llanelli and Swansea.
The following service alterations will be in place between Tuesday 22 and Thursday 26 April:
- The 00:08 Swansea to Carmarthen will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 04:38 Carmarthen to Swansea service will be cancelled. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
- The 05:41 Swansea to Pembroke Dock service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Swansea and Carmarthen.
- The 05:47 Swansea to Shrewsbury service will start from Carmarthen. A replacement bus service will operate from Carmarthen to Swansea.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Lawrence Hill and Bristol Temple Meads, closing various lines overnight from Monday evening until Saturday morning.
As a result, the 23:30 Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads service will be diverted, arriving at Bristol Temple Meads later than usual.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended late night / early morning Thameslink services in the Streatham area from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Streatham and Sutton, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Between 23:59 and 05:00 each night:
- Thameslink services to / from Sutton will run to / from Herne Hill instead. For travel between Herne Hill and Sutton, you can use Southern services, or London Buses.
- Overnight services between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton will be diverted to run non-stop via London Bridge.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
- Buses replace trains between Cheltenham Spa / Evesham and Worcester Foregate Street / Great Malvern from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Evesham / Cheltenham Spa and Worcester Shrub Hill, closing all lines.
Trains between London Paddington and Worcester / Great Malvern / Hereford via Oxford will terminate / start at Evesham.
Replacement buses will operate between Evesham / Penshore / Worcestershire Parkway / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 70 minutes.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 07:13 Great Malvern to London Paddington service will start at Moreton-in-Marsh
- The 15:23 London Paddington to Worcester Foregate Street service will terminate at Oxford
- The 17:26 Worcester Foregate Street to London Paddington service will start from Oxford
- The 17:34 London Paddington to Hereford service will terminate at Moreton-in-Marsh
- the 18:51 Evesham to Oxford service will be cancelled
- The 22:51 London Paddington to Worcestershire Parkway service will be cancelled
Trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Worcester Shrub Hill / Worcester Foregate Street will terminate / start at Gloucester.
Replacement buses will operate between Cheltenham Spa / Ashchurch for Tewkesbury / Worcester Shrub Hill and Worcester Foregate Street. Journey times will take up to 75 minutes.
The following alterations will be in place:
- The 06:04 Gloucester to Worcester Foregate Street will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 06:08 Bristol Temple Meads to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 06:33 Swindon to Worcester Shrub Hill service will terminate at Gloucester
- The 06:52 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Cheltenham Spa
- The 07:25 Worcester Shrub Hill to London Paddington service will start from Cheltenham Spa
- The 19:33 London Paddington to Worcester Shrub Hill will terminate at Cheltenham Spa
- The 21:15 Great Malvern to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Gloucester
- The 22:36 Worcester Shrub Hill to Bristol Temple Meads service will start from Cheltenham Spa
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning Transport for Wales service through Chester from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place in the Chester area, closing some lines.
The following alterations will be in place from Monday 22 to Thursday 25 April:
- The 20:52 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled
- The 21:53 Chester to Manchester Airport service will be cancelled
- The 22:02 Chester to Liverpool Lime Street service will be cancelled
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Chester service will be cancelled
- The 22:25 Manchester Airport to Holyhead service will run as booked between Chester and Holyhead
- The 23:22 Liverpool Lime Street to Chester service will be cancelled
The following alterations will be in place from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April:
- The 21:08 Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly service will terminate at Chester
- The 00:26 Manchester Piccadilly to Chester will be cancelled
- The 03:51 Chester to Manchester Airport will be cancelled
- The 04:55 Chester to Manchester Airport service will start at 05:00, and will terminate at Manchester Oxford Road
- The 05:25 Manchester Airport to Llandudno will start at Chester
A rail replacement bus service will operate. More details will be given once known.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Alterations to trains between Ashford International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory from Monday 22 April until further notice
Network Rail monitoring equipment has detected ground movement affecting the line between Dover Priory and Folkestone following the wettest February for 200 years. Regular checks are being carried out on the line and a temporary speed restriction is in place. Southeastern have made some limited service changes to provide you with a reliable and robust train service while Network Rail assess the work needed. Trains will be amended as follows:
Highspeed via Ashford International: Trains from Ramsgate to London St Pancras International via Dover Priory will be retimed, and will run earlier between Ramsgate and Dover Priory. There are no changes to trains in the opposite direction, from London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory.
Paddock Wood line: Trains from Dover Priory to London Charing Cross will leave Dover Priory 2 minutes earlier. Off-peak Trains from London Charing Cross to Dover Priory will not stop at Folkestone West.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling on or before Friday 26 April, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Chesterfield and Sheffield, closing some lines early on Tuesday to Friday mornings.
As a result, the 05:21 Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street service will start from Nottingham at 04:57, and will call at Chesterfield at 05:34 and Sheffield at 06:18.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended early morning Northern service between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Manchester Victoria and Stalybridge, closing some lines.
The 06:19 Stalybridge to Manchester Victoria service will be replaced by a bus.
The 06:22 Manchester Victoria to Stalybridge service will start at 06:33, and run later than scheduled throughout.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended late night / early morning Southeastern services between Tuesday 23 and Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Tuesday to Friday
The 00:20 London Cannon Street to Tunbridge Wells (Tuesday & Wednesday) / 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells (Thursday & Friday) will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations.
From 00:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Gravesend via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via an alternative route and will run non stop between Lewisham and Dartford.
From 00:45 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Swanley and Gillingham calling at all stations except Sole Street. A minibus will run between Meopham and Sole Street. Additional trains will run between London Victoria and Gillingham which will run non stop between London Victoria and Rochester via an alternative route.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace early morning trains to / from Burnham and Taplow from Tuesday 23 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Slough and Reading, closing some lines.
The following services will not call at Burnham or Taplow:
Tuesday to Thursday:
- The 00:02 London Paddington to Reading service.
- The 00:18 Reading to London Paddington service.
Tuesday to Friday:
- 00:45 London Paddington to Reading service.
Rail replacement buses will run between:
- Slough and Burnham / Taplow
Additionally, from Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday the 00:18 Henley-on-Thames to Reading service will terminate at Twyford. Rail connections available Twyford to Reading.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Buses replace early morning trains between Upminster and Shoeburyness, and between Stanford-le-Hope and Leigh-on-Sea from Tuesday 23 April to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between 00:10 and 04:30 in the Pitsea area each morning, closing all lines.
Buses will replace early morning trains between Upminster and Shoeburyness, and between Stanford-le-Hope and Leigh-on-Sea.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
- Amended morning services between Barking Riverside and Gospel Oak from Monday 22 to Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Barking Riverside and Gospel Oak, closing some lines on Monday to Friday mornings.
Monday:
The 06:18 Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak service will start at Barking at 06:24.
Tuesday to Friday:
The following trains will not run:
- The 05:48 Barking Riverside to Gospel Oak.
- The 06:24 Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside.
You should use alternative services to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Amended 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service on Friday 26 April
Engineering work is taking place between Tilehurst and Didcot Parkway, closing some lines.
As a result, the 23:34 London Paddington to Didcot Parkway service will not call at Pangbourne. Replacement buses will run between Tilehurst and Pangbourne, connecting with the train.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page.Â
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.Â
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.