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Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Reigate for two weeks, commencing Sunday 14 September through Saturday 27 September, due to critical signalling and level crossing upgrades.

Trains are now running again between Kew Bridge and Barnes following the completion of essential strengthening work on Barnes Bridge.

Network Rail and South Western Railway are thanking passengers for their patience over the August Bank Holiday weekend, while vital engineering work took place across Surrey and Hampshire.

Network Rail are advising passengers travelling between Guildford and Reigate that buses will replace trains for two weeks between Sunday 14 September and Saturday 27 September for critical signalling and level crossing upgrades.

South Western Railway passengers on the Hounslow Loop should be aware that buses replace trains between Kew Bridge and Barnes will be closed between 23 and 31 August while we complete vital strengthening works on Barnes Bridge.

Buses will replace trains on the lines surrounding Guildford over the August Bank Holiday weekend Saturday 23rd August – Monday 25th August while vital engineering improvements are carried out on the South Western Railway network.

From Saturday 18 October until Monday 17 November, vital improvements work will fully then partially close the Island Line on the Isle of Wight.

For six weeks starting in late September, drivers using level crossings between Farncombe and Liss should be aware of upcoming road closures as engineers carry out critical upgrades on the railway.