Network Rail Line closure – Guildford to Petersfield, Monday 24 to Friday 28 July
The rail line will be closed between Guildford to Petersfield from Monday 24 to Friday 28 July
During these dates, passengers should check before they travel as there will be changes to services, with buses replacing trains on the route.
This work is part of a wider project to improve journeys into Waterloo from the Portsmouth area. Work started in 2022 and will see new signals installed, as well as renewing track and level crossings along the route. Set to finish in late 2024, the programme will improve reliability and journey times for passengers.
During this closure, preparatory work for the Farncombe to Petersfield resignalling scheme will be carried out, power cables at Haslemere and Farncombe (with accompanying buildings for signalling and electrical equipment) will be installed and safety improvements will be made to level crossings at several locations including a level crossing upgrade at Sheet.
While the railway is closed, Network Rail will take the opportunity to complete some minor routine works such as:
- Track maintenance along the stretch of the closed line
- Track renewal at Haslemere station
- Vegetation work between Farncombe and Witley
- Vegetation, clearance and drainage works between Grayswood and Haslemere.
