South Western Railway Confirms Strike Day Services
No Hounslow Loop as part of drastic timetable reduction
Passengers are advised to check before travelling during industrial action. Picture: SWR
January 24, 2024
South Western Railway has published details of its planned services for the day it is affected by the rolling industrial action by train drivers.
The train operating company will be hit by a walk out by members of the ASLEF union on Tuesday 30 January.
It is making drastic reductions to its timetable that day with no service at all on the Hounslow Loop meaning stations such as Chiswick, Brentford, Kew Bridge and Isleworth will be closed.
Putney, Wimbledon and Wandsworth Town will be served by a limited number of lines still running between 7am and 7pm only.
Trains will only run between:
• London Waterloo and Basingstoke
• London Waterloo and Feltham via Twickenham
• London Waterloo and Guildford
• London Waterloo and Woking
• Basingstoke and Salisbury
Passengers are advised to only travel if absolutely necessary and to avoid the first and last trains of the day, which are likely to be extremely busy.
In addition, an overtime ban will be in place on Monday 29, and from Wednesday 31 January to Tuesday 6 February, with short-notice cancellations and alterations likely.
Journey planners for Tuesday 30 January are up to date.
Stuart Meek, South Western Railway’s Chief Operating Officer, said, “We’re very sorry to announce that industrial action, including full strike action, will affect our network at the end of January and into early February.
“It has been a tough start to the year due to adverse weather conditions and these damaging strikes will cause yet more disruption for our customers.
“Our advice is to only travel if absolutely necessary on Tuesday 30 January and to check before travelling on all other affected dates. It is also vital that customers check their entire journey on all the affected dates, as other operators will be affected.
“Once again we’re very sorry for the disruption this will cause and we thank our customers for their continued patience.”
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