Reduced South Western Railway service to / from Clapham Junction expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

South Western Railway services to / from Clapham Junction

Description

A derailment in the depot at Clapham Junction means that fewer trains are able to run on some lines.

As a result, South Western Railway services to / from this station may be cancelled.

This is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

Response teams are on site, actively investigating the issue and working to rectify the problem. Further updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available. In the meantime, trains are unable to move in and out of the depot, which is likely to affect service levels.

Impact on services:

You can continue to use train services through the area; however, please allow extra time for your journey.

A significantly reduced number of trains are currently in operation, and you may experience delays or short‑notice alterations to services while the incident is being managed. Customers are advised to check their journey for any alterations before they travel.

You may be required to change for another South Western Railway service or rail replacement bus to reach your destination.

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.

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 drop-off 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.

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.