Berrylands Station to Close for Months in £6m Upgrade Overhaul

Berrylands railway station is set to close for several months as part of a £6 million upgrade programme aimed at modernising facilities and improving passenger safety.

From Monday 11 May, South Western Railway services will no longer call at the station, with the closure expected to remain in place until the end of September. The work will see both platforms replaced, alongside a range of wider improvements.

The station, which sits on a five-metre embankment, currently has platforms partially constructed from timber. These will be replaced with new structures made from glass-reinforced plastic, designed to significantly extend the lifespan of the infrastructure.

Passengers can also expect upgrades to lighting, CCTV, customer information screens and help points, with the aim of delivering a more modern and accessible environment once the station reopens.

During the closure, a rail replacement bus service will operate every 30 minutes between New Malden and Surbiton. The station’s ticket office, car park and toilet facilities will also be closed throughout the works.

Buses towards New Malden will depart from Stop B, while services towards Surbiton will leave from Stop A on Surbiton Hill Park, located a short walk from the station. Passengers travelling towards London are advised to use New Malden, while those heading towards Woking should travel via Surbiton.

Local residents and businesses may also be affected, with intermittent footway restrictions on Lower Marsh Lane, parking suspensions on Chiltern Drive, and occasional temporary road closures to allow construction access. Network Rail and South Western Railway say they are working closely with stakeholders to minimise disruption and provide advance notice of any changes.

George Murrell, Wessex Route Renewals Director, said:

“When Berrylands station reopens later this year, passengers will benefit from a brighter, more welcoming station with modern platforms, improved lighting, CCTV and better customer information. We know closing the station for several months will be inconvenient, but this £6 million investment will provide our passengers with a much better experience when travelling with us. We’re grateful to the local community for their patience while we carry out these important upgrades.”

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