South Western Railway running a special service today — check before you travel
27 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special timetable today, Sunday 27 September, following ongoing disruption to services. Trains through Barnes station may be running less frequently or to altered stopping patterns, so residents planning to travel by rail this morning or evening are advised to check their journey before heading out.
The most reliable way to check is via the National Rail disruption page or the TfL status page, both of which are being updated as the situation develops. Real-time departures are also available through the Trainline app and National Rail's own journey planner.
As an alternative, the 209 and 283 bus routes serve Barnes and connect to Hammersmith and Richmond respectively, and may be a practical option for shorter journeys while rail services remain disrupted. Cycling along the riverside path to Hammersmith or Richmond is another option for those able to do so.
It is worth noting that a South Western Railway disruption item ran earlier this week as well — if you were affected then, conditions today may be similar. Plan extra time into any rail journey and consider off-peak travel if flexibility allows.