Delays between Vauxhall and London Waterloo expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Guildford / Dorking /Hampton Court / Chessington South / Woking / Teddington / Shepperton and London Waterloo

Description

High track temperatures between Vauxhall and London Waterloo, means that trains have to run at reduced speed on some lines towards London Waterloo.

As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes.

This is expected to cause disruption until 18:00.

Customer advice:

A speed restriction has been imposed at Vauxhall due to high track temperatures. Trains booked to stop on platform 8 are running at 20mph through the affected section until further notice, which may lead to delays on routes heading towards London Waterloo.

Suburban services:

• Trains between Guildford (via Cobham or Epsom), Dorking, Hampton Court, Chessington South, Woking (via Esher), Teddington, Shepperton, and London Waterloo may experience delays or last‑minute alterations while trains pass through the restricted area

How do I get to my destination?

You can continue to travel, but please allow extra time to complete your journey.

Check live departure boards or the South Western Railway website for the latest updates and any short‑notice changes.

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

Additional information:

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.