ALT Planned engineering works will be taking place on the South Western Railway network this weekend Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October. The Southampton Central, Staines, Guildford to Petersfield and Yeovil Junction to Honiton areas will be affected.

ALT A watercolour painting depicts a South Western Railway train traveling on tracks surrounded by autumn foliage. Tall buildings loom in the background, and orange and yellow leaves are scattered through the air. Credit and thanks to Justin Foulger for the original shot reimagined in a watercolour style.

ALT Poster titled "Line Closure this October Half-Term" advising of engineering work from 24 October to 1 November 2026. Buses will replace trains while signalling upgrades take place in the Havant area. A calendar shows the affected dates. On 24 to 25 October, buses replace trains between Havant and Southampton Central, with additional replacement buses between Guildford and Petersfield on 25 October. From 26 to 30 October, buses replace trains between Petersfield and Portsmouth Harbour, Chichester and Portsmouth Harbour, and Chichester and Southampton Central. On 31 October and 1 November, buses replace trains between Haslemere and Havant, and between Guildford and Havant. The poster includes illustrations of a passenger above railway tracks, engineers and a van. Network Rail, South Western Railway and Southern logos are displayed. Text reads: "The Portsmouth Direct Upgrade – elevating your commute to Waterloo.

ALT Placard reading “Line Closure – Staines to Windsor & Eton Riverside Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November Buses will replace trains on the line whilst we complete essential engineering work, part of our plan to improve the railway for passengers. To learn more about our works and how your journey might be affected visit networkrail.co.uk/StainesToWindsor” There is a cartoon engineer on the right holding a walkie talkie. In the top right corner is the Network Rail logo and South Western Railway logo is in the bottom right.