South Western Railway running disrupted services today — plan ahead
21 September 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
South Western Railway is operating a special timetable today, Monday 21 September, following ongoing disruption on the network. Passengers travelling from Barnes, Barnes Bridge or Mortlake stations should check their journeys carefully before heading out, as trains may be altered, delayed or cancelled compared with the normal schedule.
The TfL status page is showing a special service notice for the route, with a National Rail disruption advisory also in place. The nature of the underlying disruption is not fully detailed in the advisory, so it is worth leaving extra time or considering alternative options — the 209 and 419 buses serve Barnes and connect to Richmond and Hammersmith, and the District line at Hammersmith remains a viable alternative for central London journeys.
Up-to-date running information is available via the TfL status checker and the National Rail disruptions page. Residents are advised to check both before travelling, as real-time alterations may differ from the published special timetable. The situation will be monitored throughout the day.