Berrylands station is set to close for more than four months as a major £6 million upgrade programme begins on Monday 11 May, with South Western Railway (SWR) services temporarily ceasing to call at the station until the end of September.
The station, positioned atop a five‑metre railway embankment, currently relies on partially timber platforms. As part of Network Rail’s long-term infrastructure resilience strategy, both platforms will be replaced with glass‑reinforced plastic structures, significantly extending the station’s life and improving safety for decades.
Passengers will also see a range of modernisation works, including improved lighting, upgraded CCTV, new Customer Information Screens, and enhanced help points. These improvements aim to deliver a more reliable, accessible, and welcoming station environment once works are complete.
A dedicated rail replacement bus service will operate every 30 minutes between New Malden and Surbiton during the closure. This temporary arrangement also includes the closure of the ticket office, car park and toilet facilities at Berrylands.
- Buses to New Malden will depart from Stop B
- Buses to Surbiton will depart from Stop A on Surbiton Hill Park
Passengers travelling towards London are advised to use New Malden, while those heading towards Woking should travel via Surbiton.
Local residents and businesses may experience intermittent disruption, including occasional footway restrictions on Lower Marsh Lane, parking suspensions on Chiltern Drive, and temporary road closures for construction access. Network Rail and SWR have said they are working closely with key stakeholders to minimise impact and provide clear advance notice of changes.
Speaking on behalf of Network Rail and South Western Railway, 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.”
Preparatory works — including vegetation clearance, utility diversions and ecological mitigation to protect local wildlife — are already underway. The main construction phase will include site set-up, platform demolition, piling and modular platform installation, followed by final snagging and site demobilisation after the station reopens.
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