{"id":401708,"date":"2026-04-08T20:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=191654"},"modified":"2026-04-08T20:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T10:52:09","slug":"network-rail-and-south-western-railway-complete-vital-track-improvements-between-london-waterloo-and-clapham-junction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=401708","title":{"rendered":"Network Rail and South Western Railway complete vital track improvements between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New switches and crossings, essential components which allow trains to change tracks, went into service for the first time at London Waterloo this morning (Tuesday 7 April).<\/p>\n

Over the Easter weekend, Network Rail and South Western Railway worked together to complete this vital renewal, while also working on other projects, to make as much progress as possible during the line closure.<\/p>\n

Engineers replaced four switches and crossings near the entrance to the platforms 18 to 24 at London Waterloo. These platforms serve trains heading for Windsor & Eton Riverside, Reading and Weybridge (via Staines).<\/p>\n

Hundreds of trains travel over these vital parts of the track every day, and combined with strengthening and renovation work on the railway bridge spanning Lambeth Road, the railway into London Waterloo is now more resilient, meaning fewer delays and less disruption for passengers.<\/p>\n

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