Late-night trains disrupted in Croydon and Sutton this week
Engineering works will see bus replacements on key Southern routes from Monday evening to Friday morning.
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Southern passengers travelling late at night in Croydon and Sutton are advised to plan ahead this week as engineering works will cause service alterations. Overnight disruptions are scheduled from Monday evening through to Friday morning, affecting several routes operated by Southern.
East Croydon to Oxted and East Grinstead routes
Southern trains cancelled Sunday due to engineering work
Services between London Bridge and Caterham diverted, with replacement buses operating on key routes.
From Monday evening until the end of service on Thursday night, engineering work will close lines between East Croydon and Oxted, and between East Croydon and East Grinstead. Trains will be replaced by buses during these overnight periods. An additional replacement bus service will run from Crowborough to Uckfield.
Passengers using these replacement bus services should anticipate increased journey times and are advised to check their travel plans before departing. The works are scheduled to take place from approximately 11.30pm each night until the end of service.
Sutton area service changes
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Disruption between Reeves Corner and East Croydon due to vehicle failure.
In the Sutton area, engineering work will impact the late Dorking to London Victoria service from Tuesday night to Thursday night. The 11.15pm service from Dorking will be diverted between Sutton and Balham. This diverted train will run non-stop via Selhurst and will not call at stations between Sutton and Balham.
A rail replacement bus service will operate between Sutton and Balham to serve passengers affected by the diversion. This bus will make stops at Carshalton, Hackbridge, Mitcham Junction, and Mitcham Eastfields. As with the other replacement services, journey times are expected to be longer.
Southern has advised all passengers to check their specific journey details before travelling, particularly for late-night services, to ensure they are aware of any changes or potential delays.
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+When will the train services be affected by engineering works?
Train services will be affected by overnight engineering works from Monday evening through to Thursday night, with some changes continuing until Friday morning. The specific impacts vary by route, with works on the East Croydon to Oxted/East Grinstead lines and in the Sutton area.
+What are the main changes for passengers this week?
Buses will replace trains on overnight services between East Croydon and Oxted/East Grinstead. Additionally, the late Dorking to London Victoria train will be diverted between Sutton and Balham, with a replacement bus operating on this section.
+Will there be any extra replacement bus services?
Yes, an additional replacement bus service will run from Crowborough to Uckfield. A rail replacement bus will also operate between Sutton and Balham, calling at Carshalton, Hackbridge, Mitcham Junction, and Mitcham Eastfields.
+What should passengers do to prepare for these changes?
Passengers are strongly advised to check their specific journey details before travelling, especially if making late-night journeys. They should also allow extra time for their travel as replacement bus services are expected to increase journey durations.
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