Engineering Work Closures Between Barnes And Feltham In June And July
There is more up-to-date information on this page on South Western Railway’s web site, which is entitled Engineering Works.
These are what I found.
Saturday 20 July and Sunday 21 July
Buses replace trains between Barnes and Feltham via Hounslow Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 July
Saturday 27 July and Sunday 28 July
Buses replace trains between Barnes and Feltham via Hounslow Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July
Sunday 11 August
Buses replace trains between Barnes and Feltham via Hounslow Sunday 11 August
Sunday 18 August
Altered train services and replacement buses in the Feltham area Sunday 18 August
Sunday 25 August
Altered train services and replacement buses in the Feltham area Sunday 25 August
Thoughts On Works In The Area
My thoughts on the two projects follow.
Syon Lane Footbridge
When I wrote Why Are Replacement Buses Being Used To Syon Lane Station On July 20-21?, I didn’t find the two later closures through Syon Lane station.
I was checking the on-line timetable and it appears that the closure is not total on the days mentioned, in the current timetable.
It looks to me that Network Rail and South Western Railway are playing this in a safety first manner, as few people are going to complain, if a closure doesn’t happen and a shiny new step-free bridge has appeared and is almost ready for use.
Bedfont Lane Level Crossing Removal At Feltham Station
In The Removal Of Bedfont Lane Level Crossing, I gave a schedule of the works and it appears nothing much is slated to be done until later in the year.
I need more information about why there are closures in the Feltham area.
I did find this image of the proposed pedestrian and cycling bridge.
It certainly looks very traditional with long ramps.
This picture shows the progress on the 25th June 2019
Note the platform extensions and the pillar on the far side to support the bridge.
I’m not sure, if the ramps in the picture are part of an older bridge or new!
Conclusion
It’s all happening in Hounslow.
The Anonymous Widower 
The ramps are old. The crossing is now closed to extend the platforms. The bridge on the A224 is closed to allow for it to be upgraded.
Comment by Bob | July 10, 2019 |