Trains up and running between Kew Bridge and Barnes after nine days of closures

Strengthening work has been taking place for Barnes Bridge

Author: Ellie CloutePublished 1st Sep 2025

Rail routes between Kew Bridge and Barnes are back up and running, after a nine-day closure was put in place to strengthen Barnes Bridge.

New girders, which support smaller beams on the bridge, were removed and replaced.

Wheel timbers on the line headed away from London have also been replaced. The new ones are made from fibre-reinforced foamed urethane , a recycled material will last for 50 years.

Speaking on behalf of Network Rail and South Western Railway, Peter Williams, Customer and Commercial Director at South Western Railway, said: “We’re grateful to our customers for their patience whilst these important works to strengthen Barnes Bridge have been completed. These works will allow trains to continue to run safely over the bridge for many years to come.”

A footbridge at Chiswick station remains closed, while works there are taking place. It's expected to reopen on September 15.

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