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Trains are now running to our autumn timetable, with minor changes to train times compared to our May 2026 timetable.
🗓️ Please check before you travel
For more information visit 👇
southwesternrailway.com/leav….
Following a signalling problem between Tisbury and Gillingham Dorset, all lines have now reopened.
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 18:00.
More information: southwesternrailway.com/disr…
⏱️ We have now received an update and disruption to our services between Tisbury and Gillingham Dorset is now expected until 16:00.
As the investigations are ongoing this may change but we will update you if it does.
🚧 Planned engineering works will be taking place on the South Western Railway network this weekend Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November.
The Queenstown Road, Woking to Basingstoke and Castle Cary areas will be affected.
For full information, please check our website:
southwesternrailway.com/plan…
ALT 🚧 Planned engineering works will be taking place on the South Western Railway network this weekend Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. The Queenstown Road, Woking to Basingstoke and Castle Cary areas will be affected. For full information, please check our website: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/planned-improvements/november-2026-works
This Remembrance Sunday, we join communities across our network in honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. We will remember them. Lest We Forget. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
Buses are replacing trains between Farnham and Alton as engineers carry out urgent work on an embankment near Bentley.
The first sheet pile to strengthen the embankment is now being installed.
We're sorry for the disruption. Thank you for your patience during this closure.
ALT Engineers starting work.
ALT Engineers unloading sheet piles.
ALT The first sheet pile being installed.
⚠️ Engineering work will affect train services on the Island line between Saturday 31 October and Sunday 29 November.
Buses will replace trains on all or part of the route during this time, so please check your journey carefully.
Plan ahead👇southwesternrailway.com/plan….
ALT Ryde Pier extending across the sea towards Ryde waterfront.
Due to a signalling problem between Tisbury and Gillingham Dorset all lines are disrupted.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
⏱️ We have received an update and disruption to our services is now expected until 15:00.
As the investigations are ongoing this may change but we will update you if it does.
🎫 Your ticket will be accepted, at no additional cost, on the following services:
- Great Western Railway services between Exeter St Davids and London Paddington, Reading and Basingstoke.
Our customer service phone line opening hours have been amended until further notice:
Monday- Friday- 9am-5pm
Live chat opening hours remain unchanged. Thank you for your patience.
⚠️Due to a signalling problem between Tisbury and Gillingham Dorset.
Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem.
More information: southwesternrailway.com/disr…
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 11:00.
All lines are disrupted and your journey is likely to take longer.
We will let you know if this changes or when we have more information.
This Remembrance Sunday, we join communities across our network in honouring the service and sacrifice of the Armed Forces community. We will remember them. Lest We Forget. 🌹
#RemembranceSunday #LestWeForget
⚠️ Travel Update: Farnham to Alton
From Fri 6 Nov to Sun 8 Nov, buses will replace trains between Farnham and Alton due to urgent embankment strengthening work near Bentley.
🚆 Friday: Trains terminate at Farnham
🚌 Replacement buses to Alton
🚆 Saturday & Sunday: Trains run Farnham-Guildford only
🚌 Replacement buses Farnham-Alton
Journey planners have been updated to reflect the changes. We're sorry for the short notice and any disruption caused.
Please plan your journey before you travel via the link below:
southwesternrailway.com/plan…
🚧 Planned engineering works will be taking place on the South Western Railway network this weekend Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November.
The Queenstown Road, Woking to Basingstoke and Castle Cary areas will be affected.
For full information, please check our website:
southwesternrailway.com/plan…
ALT 🚧 Planned engineering works will be taking place on the South Western Railway network this weekend Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November. The Queenstown Road, Woking to Basingstoke and Castle Cary areas will be affected. For full information, please check our website: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey/planned-improvements/november-2026-works
⚠️ Due to a signalling problem between Salisbury and Warminster.
Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem.
More information: southwesternrailway.com/disr…
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 15:00.
Train services running through these stations will be suspended and your journey is likely to take longer.
We will let you know if this changes or when we have more information.
🎫 Your ticket will be accepted, at no additional cost, on the following services:
Rail Services:
Great Western Railway services between Salisbury and Yeovil Pen Mill via Westbury in both directions.
⏱️ We have received an update and disruption to our services is now expected until 21:00.
As the investigations are ongoing this may change but we will update you if it does.
✅ Trains are now running normally following a signalling problem between Salisbury and Warminster and there should be no further delays to your journey.
If you were delayed by 15 minutes or more, you may be entitled to claim compensation 👇
southwesternrailway.com/cont…
✅ Trains are now running normally following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Basingstoke and there should be no further delays to your journey.
If you were delayed by 15 minutes or more, you may be entitled to claim compensation 👇
southwesternrailway.com/cont…
Following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Basingstoke, all lines have now reopened.
Train services running through this station are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 12:00.
More information: southwesternrailway.com/disr…
⚠️ Due to a road vehicle colliding with a bridge at Basingstoke.
Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem.
More information: southwesternrailway.com/disr…
⏱️ At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 12:00.
all lines are disrupted and your journey is likely to take longer.
We will let you know if this changes or when we have more information.
Long Distance & Mainline Services
- Train services running through Basingstoke may be delayed, cancelled or revised.
How do I get to my destination?
- You can still travel however if you need to travel on services that pass through Basingstoke please check for any delays and check your journey in case any changes have been made to your train.
⚠️ Engineering work will affect train services on the Island line between Saturday 31 October and Sunday 29 November.
Buses will replace trains on all or part of the route during this time, so please check your journey carefully.
Plan ahead👇southwesternrailway.com/plan….
ALT Ryde Pier extending across the sea towards Ryde waterfront.