Staines to Windsor track renewal
We’re upgrading the railway between Staines and Windsor, improving reliability for passengers.
Project timeline
Our engineers will be working between Saturday 22 and Friday 28 March 2025 to complete a range of projects.
What work is taking place?
During this line closure, we’ll be laying 730 metres of new track on the 174 year old Black Potts Railway Bridge which crosses the Thames in West London.
We’ll be using 2 tampers, 9 trains and 7 on-track machines to complete these works. This includes removing old rails and sleepers from site and installing new track. We’ll also be making sure they’re tested and safe for travel when the line reopens.
Further along the Staines to Windsor line our engineers will also be widening the pedestrian walkway over Mays Level Crossing in Datchet.
When the closure is expanded to include all lines through Staines, we will be working between Staines and Egham at 8 different sites to install new track.
We will also be carrying out structural repairs to the bridge over the River Wey in Addlestone, as well as re-aligning the wheel timbers over the bridge.
When is the work taking place?
Our teams will be working around the clock to get this work done. Residents who live nearby our worksite will receive letters to let them know what work is happening nearby and at what time.
How will this work affect me?
During this closure, buses will replace some South Western Railway services between through the Staines area. Details below:
- Saturday 22 March – Staines to Windsor, Hounslow to Virginia Water
- Sunday 23 March – Staines to Windsor, Hounslow to Ascot and Woking
- Monday 24 March to Friday 28 March – Staines to Windsor
Why is the work needed?
Our works will benefit passengers by allowing trains to continue running safely over the River Thames and Wey into the future.
They will also help us provide smoother, more reliable journeys through Staines.
Pedestrians will also have more walking space over Mays Level Crossing in Datchet.
Contact us
For more information or to get in touch with us, please contact us by visiting our contact us page or by calling our 24-hour national helpline on 03457 11 41 41.