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One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century began last night, as 10 of the station’s platforms were shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work.

Pictures taken from the Network Rail helicopter show the tracks and stations in the South East that will be the focus of major improvement work – and closures – this August.

Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in Surrey to expect waiting times of up to 60 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.

Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in south London to expect waiting times of up to 45 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.

Network Rail and South West Trains are today advising passengers in Hampshire to expect waiting times of up to 30 minutes at some stations during the busiest parts of the day, while Network Rail carries out the largest upgrade scheme at Waterloo for decades this August.

Newly released timelapse footage* from Network Rail and South West Trains shows the installation of London Waterloo’s brand new footbridge, which connects the main station concourse to the former International Terminal.

Network Rail’s Thameslink Programme has won two coveted gold awards as part of a national campaign to find the most caring companies.

On Friday (14 July, 2017) Network Rail joined the MP for Windsor Adam Afriyie to mark the completion of its £6.5 million investment at Ascot station. The work to extend platforms and install a new, fully-accessible footbridge is part of the £800 million Waterloo & South West Upgrade to increase capacity into Waterloo by 30% by the end of 2018.