Alterations to services between Vauxhall and London Waterloo
Due to a signalling problem between Vauxhall and London Waterloo trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards London Waterloo.
What's Going On:
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
Due to a signalling problem between Vauxhall and London Waterloo, train services arriving into London Waterloo from the main line are running at a reduced speed.
Engineers are on their way to site to investigate the fault and carry out the necessary work to rectify it.
Impact on services-
Long distance and Mainline Services:
Train services on the main line arriving into London Waterloo are running at a reduced speed. These services are subject to delays and possible alterations. This may also affect associated services departing from London Waterloo.
How do I get to my destination?
Please allow extra time for your journey and check station boards for latest updates.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
- Transport For London Buses on the routes between London Waterloo, Vauxhall and Clapham Junction
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about how problems with signals and points cause delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/signals-and-points-failure/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 19:42:27 02/07/2026
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Alterations to services between Honiton and Axminster
Due to a precarious tree between Honiton and Axminster trains have to run at reduced speed.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
Response teams are on their way to site - we don't currently have an estimate for when they'll arrive but we'll update you once we know.
Whilst the precarious tree is near the track, trains will be required to run at a reduced speed on the line between Honiton and Axminster in both directions.
Long Distance & Mainline Services:
Services are still running between Honiton and Axminster but may be delayed by up to 10 minutes in both directions.
How do I get to my destination?
You should allow extra time for your journey and continue to check station boards and our website for the latest service updates.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about the common causes of delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 (option 4) or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 19:55:22 02/07/2026
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Alterations to services between Guildford and Farncombe
Due to a precarious tree between Guildford and Farncombe trains have to run at reduced speed.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
Response teams are currently on site.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about the common causes of delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 (option 4) or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 20:13:44 02/07/2026
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Cancellations to services at Barnes
Following a tree blocking the railway at Barnes all lines are now open.
What's Going On:
Train services running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 23:30 02/07.
What We're Doing About It:
Response teams have cleared the tree from the track. The tree has since been removed, and all lines have now reopened. Due to the length of delays to services in the area, trains services may still be cancelled, delayed or revised whilst we resume normal services. Disruption is expected until approximately 23:30.
Impact on train services:
Windsor & Reading Services:
Services to and from London Waterloo and Reading/Windsor & Eton Riverside/Weybridge via Addlestone & London Waterloo to London Waterloo via Richmond and Hounslow services are expected to bedelayed, altered or cancelled at short notice whilst we resume normal services. Disruption is expected until approximately 23:30.
Suburban Services:
Trains runningto and from LondonWaterloo andGuildfordvia Epsom,Woking,Chessington, Dorking and Hampton Courtand Strawberry Hillmay be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until approximately 22:30.
How do I get to my destination?
Trains are running through the area but are expected to bedelayed or altered at short notice. You can continue your journey now, but please allow extra time. Please check your journey as delays and service alterations may affect your route.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
Bus Services:
- Transport For London Buses on the routes between Clapham Junction, Wandsworth Town, Putney, Barnes, Barnes Bridge, Brentford, Syon Lane, Isleworth, Hounslow, Mortlake, North Sheen, Richmond, St Margarets Twickenham, Whitton, Feltham, Ashford (Surrey) and Staines.
London Underground:
Jubilee Line
Waterloo - Westminster - District line - Richmond
Green Park - Jubilee line - Waterloo (from Piccadilly)
District Line
Richmond - Westminster - Jubilee line Waterloo
Richmond - Embankment - Bakerloo/Northern Waterloo
Bakerloo Line
Waterloo - Paddington
Waterloo - Baker Street - Jubilee line -Waterloo
Valid for Great Western and Elizabeth line connections at Paddington.
Northern Line
Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus - Northern line - Waterloo
Embankment - Northern/Bakerloo - Waterloo
Piccadilly Line
Hounslow West - Leicester Square/Piccadilly Circus - Northern line Waterloo
Hatton Cross Green Park Jubilee line Waterloo
Train Services:
London Overground
Richmond Clapham Junction (via Willesden Junction)
Elizabeth Line
Slough Paddington
Reading Paddington
For Underground and Great Western connections.
Great Western Railway
Your ticket covers a very wide GWR network:
Windsor Central Slough
Slough Paddington
Reading Wokingham Guildford
Paddington Reading
Paddington Slough Windsor & Eton Central
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
An update will follow within the next 2 hours.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about the common causes of delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 (option 4) or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 20:24:16 02/07/2026
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Alterations to services between Sherborne and Templecombe
Due to a problem at a level crossing between Sherborne and Templecombe trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 5 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:00 02/07.
What We're Doing About It:
Engineers are on their way to site.
Long Distance & Mainline Services:
Services are still running between Sherborne and Templecombe but may be delayed by up to 5 minutes.
How do I get to my destination?
You should allow extra time for your journey and continue to check station boards and our website for the latest service updates.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about the common causes of delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 20:30:24 02/07/2026
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Alterations to services between Parkstone Dorset and Branksome
Due to a fault on a train between Parkstone Dorset and Branksome the line towards Poole is blocked.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 22:00 02/07.
What We're Doing About It:
The train crew are in contact with our fleet maintenance team who are investigating and working towards fixing the fault.
Long Distance & Mainline Services:
Services are not currently able to run between Bournemouth and Poole in the direction of Weymouth.
How do I get to my destination?
If you're travelling between Bournemouth and Poole in the direction of Weymouth, you are advised to use alternative routes if possible.
You should allow extra time for your journey and continue to check station boards and our website for the latest service updates.
If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
We are very sorry for any disruption to your journey.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline (http://www.traveline.info/) - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Have you been delayed? Please see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/refunds-and-compensation for our compensation policy.
Want to know more about the common causes of delays and what were doing to reduce their frequency and impact? More information can be found on the Network Rail website: https://www.networkrail.co.uk/running-the-railway/looking-after-the-railway/delays-explained/
If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see https://www.southwesternrailway.com/contact-and-help/contact-us for other ways to contact us.
Message Received: 21:02:05 02/07/2026
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