Vital upgrades to Barnes Bridge: Major Improvement work in the Kew Bridge / Brentford area from Saturday 23 to Sunday 31 August 

Route(s) affected

Between London Waterloo and Hounslow / Weybridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Barnes and Feltham via Brentford, closing some lines. Background information on the work can be found below.

Buses replace trains between:

Saturday:

• Barnes and Feltham

Sunday:

• Barnes and Feltham

• Barnes and Twickenham

Monday to Friday:

• Barnes and Kew Bridge

Background information:

The line between Barnes and Kew Bridge will be closed between 23 and 31 August while Network Rail complete vital strengthening works on Barnes Bridge over the River Thames.

The middle girders of the bridge, which do most of the heavy lifting when supporting the tracks and trains above, will be replaced with brand new girders. New, longer-lasting and eco-friendly support blocks (wheel timbers) will also be installed under the tracks heading away from London.

More information on this project is available on the Network Rail website.

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 our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.