Railway Disruption Over Christmas

Published: 18 December 2024

Emergency work: Clandon embankment stabilisation

Network Rail engineers are carrying out emergency work to stabilise the embankment of the railway between London Road and Clandon.

As a result, the line between Guildford and Effingham Junction will be closed from Saturday 21 December until Friday 27 December. South Western Railway (SWR) services between London Waterloo and Guildford, via Cobham & Stoke D’Abernon, and via Epsom, will be affected.

This closure is due to a significant increase in movement of the earthwork along the embankment from London Road to Effingham Junction. The ground is fully saturated following the storms/rainfall from 24-27 November which has led to instability in the soil.

SWR are expected to operate one service per hour to Effingham Junction via Cobham & Stoke D’Abernon, and one service per hour to Effingham Junction via Epsom. Other train services to Guildford via Effingham Junction will be diverted via Woking.

SWR are sourcing a rail replacement bus service to operate between Effingham Junction and Guildford, calling at Clandon, Horsley and London Road Guildford. Up to date travel information can be found here.