South Western Railway disruption continues — check before travelling today
1 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special service again this morning, Thursday 1 October, following ongoing disruption that has affected trains across the network over recent days.
Passengers using Barnes station should check their journey before setting out, as timetables may differ significantly from normal. Trains towards London Waterloo and towards Richmond and Windsor are among the services most likely to be affected during periods of disruption on this line.
The special service was flagged in a TfL status update published in the early hours of this morning. The underlying cause is linked to ongoing engineering and service issues that have been running since late September. National Rail is publishing live updates on the disruption and that page is the most reliable place to check departure times before you leave home.
Alternative options for residents include the District line at Hammersmith or Richmond, or bus routes along the A316 corridor. Cycling routes to Richmond and Hammersmith remain unaffected. If your journey is time-sensitive today, building in extra time or switching modes is advisable. Real-time train running information is also available via the TfL status page.