South Western Railway still running special services — check before you travel
28 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is again operating a special timetable today, Monday 28 July, with disruption affecting services across the network. Barnes station is served by SWR, so residents commuting into Waterloo or travelling south-west should allow extra time and check before setting off.
TfL has flagged the disruption on its status page, and the most up-to-date information on which specific services are affected is available via National Rail's dedicated disruption page. Journey planners on both sites are updated in real time.
This is the latest in a series of special-service days on SWR over recent weeks. If the pattern holds, peak-hour trains are most likely to see altered stopping patterns or reduced frequency, so early checking is particularly useful for the morning commute.
For shorter trips within the area, the 33, 72 and 209 bus routes offer alternatives to some SWR destinations. The Elizabeth line at Hammersmith and District line services at Gunnersbury can also pick up some of the slack for central London journeys.
SWR disruption details via TfL status — National Rail disruption page