Major engineering work in the London Waterloo area from Saturday 27 December to Friday 2 January
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 27 December 2025 to Friday 02 January 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
All South Western Railway services to / from London Waterloo
Description
Engineering work is taking place in the London Waterloo area, closing various lines from Saturday 27 December to Friday 2 January.
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December, no trains will run between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.
From Monday 29 December to Friday 2 January, a reduced and amended service will run to / from London Waterloo. Trains on some routes may also be revised to start / terminate at alternative stations, and they may stop at fewer or different stations to normal. All changes are shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
From Saturday 27 December to Friday 2 January, no trains will call at Queenstown Road. You should use other local stations to start / finish your journey.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost with:
Southern between Clapham Junction and London Victoria
Southern services to / from London Bridge
Southern services to / from Queenstown Road
Southeastern services between London Bridge and London Waterloo East
Other travel options:
You can travel at your own cost on London Bus routes:
77 between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo
170 between Clapham Junction and Chelsea Bridge
344 between Chelsea Bridge and Elephant & Castle
59 between Elephant & Castle and London Waterloo
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
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