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Disruption between London Waterloo and Vauxhall expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Friday 25 September 2026 at 18:49

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Last updated

Friday 25 September 2026 at 20:05

Train operators affected

  • South Western Railway

Route(s) affected

All South Western Railway services to / from London Waterloo

Description

A signalling problem between London Waterloo and Vauxhall means that trains must run at a reduced speed towards Clapham Junction.

As a result, trains through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

The engineers are aware of the issue and will be attending.

Windsor and Reading services:

  • Services from London Waterloo to London Waterloo via Kingston & Weybridge to London Waterloo will not be calling at Queenstown Road Battersea

  • Services from London Waterloo to Shepperton will be diverted between Clapham Junction and Fulwell, calling additionally at Twickenham and Strawberry Hill in both directions

Suburban services:

  • Services from London Waterloo to Chessington South, Woking, Dorking, Guilford via Epsom and Cobham, and Hampton Court are not be stopping at Vauxhall

How do I get to my destination?

  • If you are travelling to Queenstown Road Battersea towards the direction of London Waterloo, please continue your journey to London Waterloo and change for a Clapham Junction bound service

  • You can continue to use train service through this area but please allow extra time for your journeys due to the delays and alterations to services. You are advised to check your journey for any alterations before travelling

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

Bus services:

  • London Buses on the routes between London Waterloo - Queenstown Road Battersea - Clapham Junction - Wimbledon- Surbiton

Rail services:

  • London Underground services between London Waterloo, Vauxhall, Wimbledon and Battersea Power Station in both directions

  • Jubilee line from London Waterloo towards Westminster and change at Westminster for District line to Wimbledon

  • District line from Wimbledon towards Westminster and change at Westminster for Jubilee line to London Waterloo

  • Northern line from London Waterloo to Battersea Power Station

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 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.

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