SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) is advising customers to plan ahead as engineering work will affect journey times between Exeter and London.

On both Sunday, February 2 and Sunday, February 9, Network Rail engineers will finish work to renew approximately 800 metres of track, ballast, and sleepers between Wimbledon and Earlsfield.

As such, London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids services will be revised and diverted, taking approximately 30 minutes longer, with some services will start from Basingstoke.

Peter Williams, South Western Railway’s Customer and Commercial Director, said: ‘We’re once again advising customers to plan ahead, this time if they’re intending to travel on our services on February 2 and 9.

‘When this vital maintenance is completed, our customers can expect better journeys and a more reliable railway.

‘We appreciate our customers’ patience and once again would like to encourage them to check before travelling.’