Disruption to South Western Railway services in the Clapham Junction area expected the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

South Western Railway services in the Clapham Junction area

Description

A speed restriction over a defective track between Clapham Junction and Earlsfield means that trains have to tun at reduced speed on some lines towards Wimbledon.

As a result, South Western Railway services operating in the Clapham Junction area may be delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

A track defect has been reported between Clapham Junction and Earlsfield. Until further notice, trains have to run at 20mph over the affected area on one of the two lines towards Wimbledon.

Services affected:

Suburban services

Trains between London Waterloo and Chessington South, Guildford via Epsom, Dorking & Hampton Court may be subject to delay or last minute alterations.

Trains between London Waterloo and Woking via Esher & Guildford via Cobham may also be subject to delays, and until further notice will run non-stop between London Waterloo and Surbiton.

Windsor & Reading services

Trains between London Waterloo and Shepperton and Strawberry Hill via Kingston may be subject to delay or last minute alterations

How do I get to my destination?

Severe disruption is affecting the services listed above. If your journey involves travelling between London Waterloo and Surbiton please check before you travel.

To help you reach your destination, South Western Railway have arranged for your tickets to be accepted at no extra cost on the following services:

Bus Services:

London Buses on routes between London Waterloo – Clapham Junction – Wimbledon – Raynes Park – Surbiton – Chessington South – Hampton Court – Motspur Park – Worcester Park – Epsom – Leatherhead – Dorking in both directions.

Trains Services:

London Underground between London Waterloo and Wimbledon / Richmond in both directions.

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

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.