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What's Going On

What We're Doing About It

On Monday 4 December, heavy rain and flooding caused a landslip at Crewkerne tunnel, blocking the line between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s.

Following an assessment on Tuesday 5 it was confirmed that the tunnel will be closed until Monday 11 December.

As a result, we are advising you not to attempt to travel between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s until Monday 11 December.

Service summaries for Friday 8, Saturday 9 & Sunday 10 can be seen below:

Friday 8 December
There will be no service between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St David’s
A rail shuttle service will operate between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury
Due to safety checks following adverse weather. rail replacement bus services will only operate after 08:00 between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction 

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December
There will be no service between Yeovil Junction and Exeter St David’s
A rail shuttle service will operate between Salisbury and Yeovil Junction via Westbury
Adverse weather is expected which is likely to affect rail replacement bus services between Salisbury and 
Yeovil Junction

Monday 11 December
The line between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s is expected to re-open

Please do not attempt to travel between Salisbury and Exeter St David’s until Monday 11th December.

For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey today.

Further 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.

Have you been delayed? Please see here for our compensation policy.

If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see our Contact Us page for other ways to contact us.

What's Going On
Due to a bridge being damaged between Brookwood and Woking trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. Train services running through these stations may be delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day on 10/12/23.

What We're Doing About It

There is damage to a bridge between Brookwood and Woking. As a result, a speed restriction is in place on all lines between these stations and trains will be delayed in the area.

In addition, due to a landslip in the Brookwood area, there will be additional revisions to some services this week:

Between Friday 8 December and Sunday 10 December, trains coming from London Waterloo will be unable to call at Brookwood. A rail replacement bus service will operate calling at Woking, Brookwood, Farnborough Main, Ash Vale and Aldershot.

Customers requiring Brookwood can also change at Farnborough Main, as trains that are heading towards London Waterloo will still be calling at Brookwood.

Should you need to use a taxi to complete your journey between Weymouth and Waterloo you can submit your receipt to our Customer Service team at customerrelations@swrailway.com please ensure to include a picture of your train ticket as well as your taxi receipt.

For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey.

Further 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.

Have you been delayed? Please see here for our compensation policy.

If you would like to make a comment about your experience with us today, please call us on 0345 6000 650 or see our contact us page for other ways to contact us.

What's Going On
Network Rail are carrying out repairs following a landslip between Brookwood and Woking, which will affect services that run between Woking and Basingstoke. Find out more here.

What We're Doing About It
On Friday 8, Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 December, if you are planning to travel on services that run on the line between Woking and Basingstoke, please only travel if your journey is absolutely necessary. 

Please see the ‘Disruption between Exeter St Davids and Salisbury’ section for information on West of England Line services’.

The following service changes will apply:

What's Going On
Due to ongoing works on the pier at Ryde, the following parking facility changes will be in place at Ryde Esplanade station until further notice.

There is currently no drop off / pick up area available at the station. 

What's Going On
Sunday 24 December – Christmas Eve
Trains will run to a revised Sunday timetable with the last trains departing London earlier than usual. Services will end around 22:00.

Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 December – Christmas Day and Boxing Day 
There will be no service on our mainland network or on the Island Line. 

Wednesday 27 to Saturday 30 December 
Trains will run to a revised Saturday timetable.

Sunday 31 December - New Year's Eve
Trains will run to a revised Sunday timetable. Some additional services will run from London Waterloo after midnight.
Please check before you travel as these services are subject to last minute alterations.

Monday 1 January - New Year's Day
Trains will run to a revised Sunday timetable.

Tuesday 2 January
A normal service will run.