Lines reopened: delays between Ash Vale and Woking expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 08:47
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Last updated
Sunday 16 November 2025 at 09:19
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Alton and Woking
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Ash Vale and Brookwood, means that trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines. As a result, trains running between Ash Vale and Woking may be delayed by up to 45 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
Customer advice:
To help with your journey you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following local bus routes:
Stagecoach route 1 between Aldershot, North Camp, Farnborough Main, Frimley and Camberely
Stagecoach route 18 between Aldershot and Farnham
Stagecoach route 20 between Aldershot, Ash and Guildford
Rail replacement transport has been requested to run as follows:
Departing 09:30 from Farnham calling at Aldershot, Ash Vale, Brookwood and Woking
Due to the last minute nature of the bus, it is not running to a timetable.
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.