Croydon Southern train services disrupted this week
Late-night journeys between London Bridge and Croydon will see changes including diversions and replacement buses.
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Southern train passengers travelling late at night between London Bridge and Croydon should plan for disruptions between Monday and Friday, September 14 to 18. Several services will experience changes, including adjusted departure times, diversions, and the introduction of replacement buses on some routes.
Monday to Thursday changes
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Passengers should expect longer journeys and replacement buses on several routes across the network.
From Monday to Thursday, September 14 to 17, specific late-night trains will be affected. The 11.02pm service from London Bridge to Selhurst will depart three minutes later at 11.05pm and will run later throughout its journey to Selhurst. The 11.20pm train from London Victoria to London Bridge will depart two minutes later at 11.22pm and will run non-stop from Streatham Hill to London Bridge. A replacement bus service will operate from Streatham Hill to London Bridge, stopping at stations via Sydenham. Additionally, the 11.58pm service from London Bridge to Streatham Hill will run non-stop between London Bridge and Streatham Hill. A replacement bus will cover this route from London Bridge to Streatham Hill via Sydenham, calling at the usual stations.
Tuesday to Friday alterations
Between Tuesday and Friday, September 15 to 18, further changes will be in place. The 12.01am London Bridge to Selhurst train will depart three minutes later at 12.04am. The 12.02am service from London Bridge to East Croydon will be diverted between London Bridge and Norwood Junction, arriving at Norwood Junction and East Croydon approximately ten minutes later than usual. Similarly, the 12.17am London Bridge to Caterham train will be diverted between London Bridge and Norwood Junction, reaching stations from Norwood Junction to Caterham about ten minutes later than scheduled. The 12.35am service from London Bridge to East Croydon will be diverted and will only stop at Norwood Junction. A replacement bus will run from London Bridge to East Croydon via Sydenham for this service, with increased journey times expected when using these buses.
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Questions this report answers
+Which Southern train services are affected in Croydon this week?
Several late-night Southern train services between London Bridge and Croydon are affected from Monday to Friday, September 14 to 18. Changes include later departures, diversions, non-stop runs, and replacement buses on specific routes.
+What kind of changes can passengers expect on these services?
Passengers can expect some trains to depart later than usual. Other services will be diverted or run non-stop between certain stations. Replacement buses will also operate on some routes to cover affected journeys.
+Are there specific times or routes that will be diverted or non-stop?
Yes, for example, the 11.20pm train from London Victoria to London Bridge will run non-stop from Streatham Hill to London Bridge from Monday to Thursday. From Tuesday to Friday, the 12.02am London Bridge to East Croydon train will be diverted between London Bridge and Norwood Junction.
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