South Western Railway running special services — check before you travel
20 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special timetable today, Saturday 19 July, following disruption linked to an incident at Overton. Passengers travelling through Barnes station — served by SWR's main line into London Waterloo — should expect altered stopping patterns and possible delays.
The special service arrangement means some trains may be cancelled, combined or diverted, so it is worth checking your journey before heading out, particularly if you are travelling towards Waterloo, Richmond or further south-west. Allow extra time and consider whether an alternative route — such as the District line from Richmond — might be more reliable for your trip.
Live running information and affected routes are listed on the National Rail disruptions page, which is updated as the situation develops. You can also check real-time departures on the TfL status page if you are considering switching to a TfL service mid-journey.
Barnes station staff will be able to advise on the best available options during the disruption. SWR has not yet confirmed when normal services will resume.