Why doesn't the train from London Waterloo to Salisbury stop at Wimbledon - except when the tennis tournament is on?

Answer 1

Waterloo to West of England isn't a commuter service and therefore doesn't stop at every station. However, during the tennis tournament, so many people want to get to Wimbledon that ALL trains passing through the station will stop there to provide a better service

Answer 2

The train from Waterloo to Salisbury is a main line train and doesn't stop at every little station on its route. However, during the Wimbledon tennis tournament, so many people are trying to get there, that they use every available train to move the excessive number of passengers - including main line services.

Answer 3

It's probably down to 'supply and demand'. The rail company that runs the service will already have data on the number of of passengers boarding or alighting at Wimbledon station throughout the year. They obviously feel (from the data they have) that it is nt financially viable to provide a direct service all year round.