South Western Railway running amended services — check before you travel
22 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special timetable today, Saturday 22 August, following disruption linked to an incident near Overton. Barnes residents using the line — whether heading into Waterloo or out towards Winchester and beyond — should check their journey before setting off.
The amended service was flagged by National Rail on Friday evening, and some trains may be retimed, cancelled or subject to revised stopping patterns. The disruption affects the main South Western main line, so journeys through Barnes, Mortlake and Richmond stations could all be affected depending on the route.
The best approach is to check the National Rail website or app for live updates specific to your departure station and time. Alternatively, TfL's status page lists current South Western Railway information. Allow extra time if your journey is time-sensitive, and consider whether alternative routes — including bus or the District line from Richmond — might work for shorter trips.
National Rail's dedicated disruption page has the latest timetable information: National Rail Overton disruption page. TfL status page.