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South Western Railway has launched a crackdown at London Waterloo after finding 95% of barcode tickets between Vauxhall and the station are used fraudulently. The trial identified 153 short-faring offences in four weeks, protecting £45,000 in revenue.
South Western Railway has increased staff at Vauxhall station to scan electronic tickets after finding 153 short-faring offences since June. The operator estimates £31m in annual revenue is at risk from passengers buying cheaper tickets for short journeys but travelling further.
A signalling fault at Wimbledon station caused major disruptions on South Western Railway services on 2 August 2026, affecting routes between London Waterloo and multiple destinations. Delays of up to 90 minutes were expected until 14:00, with National Rail urging passengers to check for last-minute changes.
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