Train passengers in Walton-On-Thames will see changes to local services beginning Sunday 17 May 2026, as South Western Railway introduces a new timetable across its network. The upcoming schedule includes adjustments to train times and new stops for certain routes, and commuters are advised to check their journey plans before travelling.
Among the changes, the Monday to Friday 15:15 service from Alton to London Waterloo is being retimed to depart at 14:59. This train will also now call additionally at Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames, providing a new option for local travellers. Across the wider network, all services from London Waterloo to Reading will depart two minutes earlier and will now stop at Vauxhall.
In the immediate term, National Rail has warned of significant travel disruption this coming weekend, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 April 2026. Essential engineering work by Network Rail will close the line between Basingstoke and Woking. This project includes upgrading power supplies, refurbishing switches and crossings, and general signalling maintenance.
The timing of the work coincides with the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley Stadium, which has led to travel warnings for football fans. SWR has specifically urged supporters of Southampton Football Club to seek alternative travel arrangements for the match on 25 April. The operator has advised that trains are expected to be extremely busy, with a queuing system in place at Southampton Central station to manage passenger numbers.
Passengers should consult South Western Railway for the latest information on the May timetable changes and to plan journeys around the weekend engineering work.
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