Disruption through Barnes expected until 20:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 04 February 2026 at 14:10
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Last updated
Wednesday 04 February 2026 at 15:40
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
London Waterloo circular services, and also between London Waterloo and Weybridge / Shepperton / Windsor & Eton Riverside / Reading
Description
A signalling problem at Barnes means that the line towards Hounslow is blocked. Trains running through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised as a result.
Disruption is expected until 20:00.
Customer advice:
South Western Railway don't know when the line is expected to reopen.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
Rail Services:
London Underground Piccadilly line between Hounslow West and Leicester Square. Change for the Northern line for London Waterloo. Ticket acceptance is valid in both directions.
Bus Services:
London Buses between Barnes, Barnes Bridge, Kew Bridge, Chiswick, Brentford, Syon Lane, Isleworth, Hounslow and Feltham.
Until further notice the following alterations will be necessary:
London Waterloo to Weybridge via Staines services will be diverted between Barnes and Feltham.
Reading to London Waterloo services will be diverted between Feltham and Clapham Junction stopping additionally at Hounslow.
Customers for Barnes Bridge, Chiswick, Kew Bridge, Brentford, Syon Lane & Isleworth should board the xx:15 / xx:45 London Waterloo via Hounslow services.
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 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.