Berrylands station four month closure from May to September

The south west London station will be shut from Monday, May 11, until the end of September for planned improvements by Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR).

Services will not stop at the station during this time.

George Murrell, Wessex route renewals director, speaking on behalf of Network Rail and SWR, 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."

Engineers will replace both platforms with new ones made from glass-reinforced plastic and carry out safety enhancements during the closure.

These works are expected to extend the life of the station and improve passenger experience for decades to come.

Additional improvements include upgraded lighting, CCTV, customer information screens and help points.

New platforms made from glass-reinforced plastic will be installed at as part of the upgrades. (Image: Network Rail)

A rail replacement bus will run every 30 minutes between New Malden and Surbiton while the station is closed.

The station car park, ticket office and toilet facilities will also be closed during the works.

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Buses to New Malden will depart from Stop B on Surbiton Hill Park, while buses to Surbiton will depart from Stop A, both a short walk from the station.

Passengers travelling towards London are advised to use New Malden, while those heading towards Woking should use Surbiton.

Nearby residents and businesses may face footway restrictions on Lower Marsh Lane, parking suspensions on Chiltern Drive and occasional road closures to allow construction access.

The upgrades will see improved lighting, CCTV, Customer Information Screens and station help points. (Image: Network Rail)

Network Rail and SWR say they are working closely with stakeholders to minimise disruption and provide advance notice of any traffic changes.

Preparatory works, including vegetation clearance, utility diversions and ecological mitigation to protect wildlife, are already in progress.

The main construction phase will include setting up the site, demolishing the platforms, piling and installing the new modular platforms.

Final snagging and demobilisation will take place after the station reopens.