Engineering work is taking place in the London Waterloo area, closing various lines from Saturday 27 December to Sunday 4 January. Background information on this major work can be found below.
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 December, no trains will run between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo.
From Monday 29 December to Friday 2 January, a reduced and amended service will run to / from London Waterloo. Trains on some routes may also be revised to start / terminate at alternative stations, and they may stop at fewer or different stations to normal. All changes are shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.
From Saturday 27 December to Friday 2 January, no trains will call at Queenstown Road (Battersea). You should use other local stations to start / finish your journey.
On Saturday 3 January, a reduced and amended service will run between Barnes and Clapham Junction. Some trains will be amended to start / terminate at Woking / Basingstoke / Clapham Junction instead of at London Waterloo.
On Sunday 4 January, buses will replace trains between Barnes and Clapham Junction.
Ticket acceptance:
You can use your ticket at no extra cost with:
- Southern between Clapham Junction and London Victoria
- Southern services to / from London Bridge
- Southeastern services between London Bridge and London Waterloo East
Other travel options:
You can travel at your own cost on London Bus routes:
- 77 between Clapham Junction and London Waterloo
- 170 between Clapham Junction and Chelsea Bridge
- 344 between Chelsea Bridge and Elephant & Castle
- 59 between Elephant & Castle and London Waterloo
Background information:
This Christmas over 350 skilled Network Rail colleagues will be working to carry out vital engineering work in the Queenstown Road area. From Saturday 27 December until Sunday 4 January, engineers will complete a wide range of critical upgrades for the continued safe and reliable running of the railway:
- Engineers will replace 8 sets of switches and crossings (moveable sections of track that guide trains from one track to another and allow them to cross paths) and 1,000 metres of track between Nine Elms Junction and Clapham Junction
- Engineers will also upgrade signals, signalling equipment and track circuits in the area to enhance the efficiency, and reliability of train movements
- 950 metres of the third rail electrification system will be renewed to improve power delivery to trains - this will mean fewer faults, less maintenance, and less disruption for passengers
- Alterations will also be made to Platform 2 at Queenstown Road (Battersea) station
More information on the significant work taking place can be found on the Network Rail website.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
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 set-down 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.
