Gatwick Express and Southern rail services to Victoria to be suspended
Network Rail engineering works will cause significant disruption for passengers travelling to and from Gatwick Airport and the Sussex coast.
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Rail passengers travelling between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, Brighton, and the Sussex coast should prepare for substantial disruption on the weekend of October 17 and 18. Network Rail is undertaking engineering works that will affect Gatwick Express and Southern services.
Reduced service on Saturday
Brickfields level crossing closed again due to dangerous misuse
Network Rail cites repeated incidents of children and teenagers risking their lives on tracks near Upminster.
On Saturday, October 17, a reduced Gatwick Express and Southern service will operate to and from London Victoria. Some trains will be diverted to run to and from London Bridge instead. Passengers are advised to check their planned journeys before travelling, as usual services may be altered.
No services on Sunday
The disruption intensifies on Sunday, October 18, when there will be no Gatwick Express or Southern services running to or from London Victoria throughout the entire day. Those needing to travel to Gatwick Airport, Brighton, or the Sussex coast on Sunday must seek alternative National Rail services. These alternatives will depart from London Blackfriars or London Bridge stations. Passengers returning to London from these destinations will also find their usual trains to Victoria unavailable.
Overhead wire damage causes major disruption at London Euston
Trains between London Euston and Birmingham New Street faced cancellations and delays of up to an hour.
Southeastern services operating from London Victoria are expected to run as normal and will not be affected by these specific engineering works. The disruption is confined to Gatwick Express and Southern services that use the station.
Advice for travellers
Travellers heading to Gatwick Airport are particularly urged to verify their routes carefully, especially if they have flights booked. Passengers are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys and to monitor for any last-minute schedule changes. Journey planners and live train information are accessible via the National Rail website.
Questions this report answers
+When will the rail disruption occur?
Major disruption affecting Gatwick Express and Southern services to and from London Victoria will take place on Saturday, October 17, and Sunday, October 18. Passengers are advised to check their travel plans for these dates.
+What is causing the disruption?
The disruption is due to essential engineering works being carried out by Network Rail. These works will impact the usual services provided by Gatwick Express and Southern on the specified weekend.
+Which services are affected?
Gatwick Express and Southern services running to and from London Victoria will be affected. Southeastern services at London Victoria are expected to operate as normal and are not part of this disruption.
+What are the alternative travel options on Sunday?
On Sunday, October 18, there will be no Gatwick Express or Southern services to London Victoria. Passengers must use alternative National Rail services from London Blackfriars or London Bridge to reach Gatwick Airport, Brighton, or the Sussex coast.
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