Southern Rail adjusts two overnight trains for engineering work 17-21 August
Late-night and early-morning services from Watford Junction and Norwood Junction will run at revised times
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Southern Rail will adjust two overnight train services next week while engineering work takes place on its network. The changes affect passengers travelling between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction, and those using the early-morning service from Norwood Junction to London Victoria.
Revised times for affected services
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From Monday 17 August to Friday 21 August, engineering work will close some lines overnight. Southern Rail has confirmed that the 11:42 pm service from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction will run slightly later than scheduled on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The operator has not specified how many minutes the train will be delayed.
Separate engineering work near Norwood Junction will affect the 5:21 am service to London Victoria. On Tuesday 18 August and from Wednesday 19 August to Friday 21 August, the train will depart Norwood Junction at 5:28 am instead. Southern Rail has not announced any further changes to the timetable for these services.
What passengers should expect
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Southern Rail stated that most engineering work will take place overnight, as reported by *This Is Local London* on 13 August. No cancellations have been announced for daytime services. Passengers are advised to check the operator’s website or app for real-time updates before travelling, as further adjustments may occur.
The engineering work is part of routine maintenance on the network. Southern Rail has not provided details on the specific nature of the work or whether similar adjustments will be needed in future weeks. No alternative transport, such as replacement buses, has been announced for the affected services.
How to stay informed
Passengers can check for updates on Southern Rail’s website or via its mobile app. The operator also provides live service information through its Twitter account, @SouthernRailUK. No formal consultation or feedback process has been announced for these timetable changes, as they are temporary and linked to planned engineering work.
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+Which trains are affected by the engineering work?
The 11:42 pm Watford Junction to Clapham Junction train will run later on 17, 19, 20 and 21 August. The 5:21 am Norwood Junction to London Victoria service will depart at 5:28 am on 18, 19, 20 and 21 August. Southern Rail confirmed these changes on 13 August.
+Will there be replacement buses for the affected trains?
Southern Rail has not announced any replacement buses for the affected services. The operator stated that most engineering work will take place overnight, with no cancellations planned for daytime services.
+How can passengers check for updates on these changes?
Passengers can check Southern Rail’s website, mobile app or Twitter account (@SouthernRailUK) for real-time updates. The operator has not provided a formal feedback process for these temporary timetable adjustments.
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