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Lines reopened: disruption through Aldershot expected until 13:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:11

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Last updated

Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:26

Train operators affected

  • South Western Railway

Route(s) affected

Between Alton and London Waterloo, between Farnham and Guildford, and also between Aldershot and Ascot

Description

Trains are recovering from an earlier signalling problem at Aldershot. As services return to normal, trains through this station may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Customer advice:

Engineers on site rectified the fault, and the line towards Ascot, Guildford and Woking is now open. Delays, short notice alteration and cancellation could happen as stock and crew could be displaced during the disruption.

South and West local services:

  • London Waterloo to Alton services may be delayed, altered or cancelled in both directions

  • Aldershot to Guildford services may be delayed, altered or cancelled in both directions

  • Aldershot to Ascot services may be delayed, altered or cancelled in both directions

How do I get to my destination?

Alternative routes may take longer than usual. Please check your journey before travelling.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on Great Western Railway services between Reading and Guildford in both directions.

Additional information:

If you need any help with your journey, please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.

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