South Western Railway running special services today — check before you travel
12 July 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special timetable today, 12 July, following ongoing disruption that has affected services across the network. Passengers travelling into London Waterloo or along the route through Barnes Bridge and Mortlake should expect altered departure times and possible cancellations compared with the normal schedule.
The cause is linked to disruption at Overton, which has been affecting services on the South Western main line. National Rail's disruption page carries the latest information on which trains are running and which have been cancelled or revised.
The TfL status page is also useful for Barnes residents who may be considering switching to bus or other options if their usual train is affected.
If you have a flexible morning, it may be worth checking the live departures board before setting off rather than relying on your regular train's advertised time. National Rail's app and website both carry real-time updates. Disruptions of this kind can clear during the day, so afternoon and evening services may return closer to normal — but travellers are advised to keep checking.