Railway Timetables for Surrey Facing First Full Refresh for 20 Years

• By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Once in a generation changes aimed at improving rail schedules are being set to be introduced across Surrey but there are concerns about how these may impact level crossing downtime, an MP has said.

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SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday New plans to build nearly 200 homes on edge of pretty Surrey Hills village • The village is mentioned in the Doomsday Book but may be getting a new neighbourhood

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday 'Unique opportunity' to help save one of Surrey's most important buildings • Farnham Museum is undergoing major renovations

SurreyLive — Surrey News · yesterday Alternative locations for Frimley Park Hospital rebuild 'won't work' says NHS Trust in face of preferred site criticism • The preferred site to build a new Frimley Park Hospital has received sharp criticism from both the area's MP and residents

SurreyLive — Guildford · yesterday Council poised to wave through renovation and expansion of Guildford homeless shelter • Two of the buildings included in the plans are already in use as homeless accommodation

Guildford Dragon · Local news · yesterday The Spectacular Collapse of Worplesdon’s Owen Stone Company • By Mark Coxhead with David Rose The Owen Stone Company was established in 1897 close to Worplesdon railway station, producing artificial stone that was compared to the best Portland stone. • Promoted as looking good and easy for stonemasons to carve, it appears it may not have been what it was claimed to be.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Grants of up to £10,000 on offer for walking and cycling projects • Transport for London is offering grants of up to £10,000 to community and not-for-profit groups to deliver walking and cycling projects across the capital.

Surrey Comet · Local news · yesterday Half of adults track their health with wearable tech but many don't understand it • A study of 2,000 adults found 57% wear some sort of tech to monitor health, but manyadmit they don't know what most of the information is telling them.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 3 days ago Mayor joins visitors to St Columba's House • St Columba’s House was delighted to welcome the Mayor of Woking, Cllr Rob Leach, to its open day on Saturday, 1 August.

Woking News & Mail · Local news · 2 days ago Farnham & Alton trains disrupted over bank holiday • South Western Railway has announced engineering work will affect journeys to Guildford, Farnham and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

Epsom & Ewell Times · Local news · yesterday Surrey train timetable overhaul pending • Once in a generation changes aimed at improving rail schedules are being set to be introduced across Surrey but there are concerns about how these may impact level crossing downtime,

University of Surrey news RSS feed · Education and research · yesterday Which engineering degree from Surrey is right for you? • Which engineering degree from Surrey is right for you? gt0019 Thu, 20/08/2026 - 14:26 Feature Choosing an engineering degree isn't always easy. • With so many pathways available, the key is finding the one that matches your interests and the problems you want to solve. • At Surrey, we offer a wide range of engineering disciplines.

Surrey County Council news · Government and records · 4 days ago The disposable BBQ ban: what is it and what does it mean? • Surrey Fire & Rescue Service and Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards have published Q&As following Government’s temporary ban on disposable BBQ sales

What's on: next 14 days

A quick-view of 22 public listings happening across Guildford over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.

1 SepGuildford Farmers Market High Street Guildford

26 Aug; 2 SepSunflower café Guildford Reformed Church

21 AugThe Ibiza Orchestra Experience Stoke Park

22 AugGuildford’s Sausage & Cider Festival Stoke Park

27 AugAn Evening with Adele Parks Waterstones

27 Aug; 3 SepBowling for Mental Wellbeing Guildford Spectrum

29 AugCommunity Fun Day Guildford Reformed Church

3 SepCelebrating Miles! The Steve Waterman Octet Guildford Pavillion

3 SepExhibition Preview: Ellen Doggett (Winner of GFA Public Vote 2025) New House Art Space

30 AugGuildford Coffee Club New House Art Space

22 AugFake or Fortune | Guided Walk - Saturday 22 August 2026

21 Aug at 17:30Fantastical Mr Carroll | Guided Walk - Friday 21 August 2026 at 17:30

29 AugGuided Tour of Guildford Cathedral | 29 August

28 Aug at 11:45Guildford Explorers| Guided Walk - Friday 28 August at 11:45

1 SepGuildford Guildhall Open Day - Tuesday 1 September 2026

23, 25, 29 & 31 Aug; 28 Aug at 17:30; 3 SepGuildford Story | Guided Walk - Friday 28 August 2026 at 17:30

27 AugHidden Guildford | Guided Walk - Thursday 27 August 2026

31 AugHigh Clandon Vineyard Open Day - 31 August 2026

1 SepJudge-ment day at Guildford Guildhall - 1 September

30 AugLewis Carroll | Guided Walk - Sunday 30 August 2026

30 AugSparkle Vegan Market - 30 August

30 AugThe Great Barn of Wanborough Open Day - 30 August

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Did you know? · Guildford

The Guildhall clock was reputedly given to the town by London clockmaker John Aylward in return for being allowed to trade in the borough. Source →