Rail disruption planned this Sunday

Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 17:01

By Shaun Moore

South Western Railway has warned passengers of major disruption around Salisbury on Sunday, May 17 due to planned engineering works.

Rail lines in the Salisbury area will be closed throughout the day.

London Waterloo to Exeter services will start and terminate at Gillingham, while a revised timetable will operate between Waterloo and Andover.

Reading to Salisbury services will not run at all.

Replacement bus services are due to operate between Andover and Gillingham, Andover and Gillingham via Salisbury, and Salisbury and Romsey.

Passengers are being advised to check journey details before travelling.

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