October works to halt trains between Watford and London.
Upcoming maintenance is expected to cause significant changes to trains between Watford and London.
At the end of October, there will be timetable changes for services between Clapham Junction, Willesden, and Watford Junction due to a level crossing overhaul.
During a four-day shutdown over the half-term school holidays, engineers will work around the clock to replace rail, sleepers, drainage systems, and equipment at the Mitre Bridge level crossing. From October 25 to October 28, no Southern trains will operate between Clapham Junction and Watford.
Jenny Saunders, Southern’s customer service director, said: “I understand that these works will disrupt some journeys through West London during the October half term, but they will also provide long-term reliability for key infrastructure that our services rely on through West London for many half terms to come.
“If you’re planning to travel between 25 October and 28, we’ve got ticket acceptance in place with buses and other train operators to help you get where you need to be, and I encourage passengers to check online before travelling.”
The complex maintenance affects a portion of the London Overground Mildmay Line and Southern trains on the West London Line, and passengers are encouraged to plan their travels ahead of time at National Rail Enquiries.
It is required to “keep the railway safe and reliable for passengers and freight services” while also allowing the line’s speed restriction to be lifted.
Mitre Bridge level crossing has workers on-site. (Image:
Network Rail.) With the level crossing nearing the end of its intended life, the necessary modifications will also ensure the infrastructure’s future and allow cars to continue accessing a bustling industrial area in Willesden.
Other improvements that will assist passengers include the renewal of 2000 metres of high-voltage power lines between Clapham Junction and West Brompton, which are required for vital communication and signalling systems.
Track work, including the upgrading of a pair of points at Kensington Olympia that allow trains to pass from one track to another, will also take place during the line’s exceptional four-day suspension.
Gary Walsh, director of Network Rail’s West Coast South route, added: “I’d like to thank passengers, freight customers and local businesses in advance for their patience while we complete this critical work to maintain Mitre Bridge level crossing safe and reliable for years to come.
“To finish our job safely, we need to close the railway for four days between October 25 and 28. We’re advising London Overground and Southern passengers to plan their trips ahead of time and double-check before they leave.”
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