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Saturday 1 Nov 2025

COMPLETED: Services resume between Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside after week-long upgrade works

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Southern: Wessex

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Network Rail and South Western Railway have thanked passengers for their patience as vital upgrades were completed between Staines and Windsor & Eton Riverside.

Renewal and maintenance work was carried out at several locations along the line. In Wraysbury, more than a kilometre of rail was replaced and the track bed stabilised. At Datchet level crossing, the road surface was renewed and drainage improved to provide a smoother, more reliable crossing.

Work also took place on two key structures. At Colne River Bridge in Wraysbury, 20 wheel timbers, the long blocks that support the track, were renewed. At Black Potts Viaduct near Windsor, 15 wheel timbers were replaced, along with new fixtures, holding straps and walkways. These essential improvements will help keep trains running safely and reliably for years to come.

Speaking on behalf of Network Rail and South Western Railway, Peter Williams, South Western Railway’s Customer and Commercial Director said: “We’d like to thank our customers for their patience while we completed these important upgrades between Staines and Windsor. 

"The work was scheduled to take place during the autumn half term break to minimise disruption, with the improvements meaning smoother, more reliable journeys for everyone who uses the Windsor line.”