Public Transport Infrastructure
Surrey Heath's Failed Transport System: Slow Buses, No Direct Trains, and Endless Traffic
Public transport in Surrey Heath is failing residents. Many villages, like Chobham, have no regular bus service, while others face poor scheduling and no coordination with train times. As a result, commuters miss connections, arrive late to work, or can’t reach hospital appointments — often relying on costly taxi fares over £50 just to access essential services.
Surrey Heath is the second most car-dependent constituency in the UK, with 1.64 cars per household — not from convenience, but necessity. This fuels congestion on major roads like the A322 and Junction 3 of the M3, where traffic frequently stalls, forcing drivers through residential areas such as Windlesham and Lightwater.
Rail links are similarly outdated. Camberley, only 28 miles from London, has just three direct trains per day, with journeys often exceeding 75 minutes — slower than a century ago. Many must drive to stations like Farnborough, Brookwood, or Woking to access faster, more reliable services.
In June, Al met with Network Rail, South Western Railway, and the Rail Minister to press for overdue investment. He’s pushing to include Surrey Heath in the Wessex Strategic Study, which would assess station access and explore better or new rail links. He also called for more frequent peak-time trains from Camberley to Waterloo, aiming to cut journey times below an hour and reduce car use.
Residents deserve a transport system that is reliable, connected, and built for the future.
Petition: Deepcut Railway Station
In 2025, Surrey Heath still lacks a consistent direct train service to London, with travel times now longer than they were a century ago. Earlier this year, Al met with Network Rail to discuss improvements to Surrey Heath’s primary rail connection. Currently, many residents are forced to travel outside the constituency to access a fast train to London. South Western Railway has since estimated that a direct line from Camberley to London would cost over £1 billion, making it essential to explore alternative solutions. One such option under consideration is a new railway station in Deepcut, which has already been discussed with Network Rail. Support this petition to strengthen the case for better public transport and deliver faster, more convenient journeys across Surrey Heath.