Southern trains cancelled across Croydon this Sunday
Engineering work will close lines between Balham and Sutton, and Purley to Caterham and Tattenham Corner.
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Southern passengers travelling through Croydon and Sutton on Sunday, September 27, will experience major service alterations. Engineering work will lead to the closure of two principal railway sections, impacting journeys across the region.
Closures impacting Balham to Sutton line
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Engineering works will see bus replacements on key Southern routes from Monday evening to Friday morning.
All lines via Mitcham Junction will be closed between Tulse Hill and Sutton on Sunday. This means no Southern trains will stop at stations between Balham and Sutton on this route. Replacement buses are scheduled to run between Tulse Hill and Sutton, serving Streatham Hill, Streatham, Streatham Common, Mitcham Junction, Hackbridge, and Carshalton.
Services normally travelling between London Victoria and Epsom and Dorking will be rerouted. These trains will run non-stop between Balham and Sutton. Additionally, services from London Bridge to East Croydon via Peckham Rye will be diverted after Tulse Hill, running via Crystal Palace and Norwood Junction and calling at both these stations.
Purley line also affected by works
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Engineering works will affect multiple lines including the Lioness, Mildmay, Weaver, and Windrush lines.
Further engineering work will close all lines between Purley and Caterham and Tattenham Corner. Consequently, no trains will operate between Purley and Caterham or Purley and Tattenham Corner. Trains that typically run between Reigate and London Victoria will be limited to operating only between Reigate and Redhill.
Passengers needing to travel between Redhill and London can use alternative Southern or Thameslink trains without incurring extra cost. A reduced number of trains will run between London Bridge and Purley. Replacement buses will be available between Purley and Tattenham Corner. For journeys between Purley and Caterham, paper tickets will be accepted on London Bus routes 407, 434, and 439 at no additional charge.
Southern advises passengers to check their planned journeys before travelling and to allow extra time, particularly if using replacement bus services.
Questions this report answers
+Which Southern train lines will be closed this Sunday?
On Sunday, September 27, Southern trains will be cancelled on two key routes. No trains will run between Balham and Sutton via Mitcham Junction. Additionally, the line between Purley and Caterham and Tattenham Corner will also be closed.
+Will there be replacement transport available?
Yes, replacement buses will operate on some of the affected routes. Specifically, they will run between Tulse Hill and Sutton, and also between Purley and Tattenham Corner. Passengers are advised to check their journey and allow extra time.
+Can I use London Buses with my train ticket?
For journeys between Purley and Caterham, paper tickets will be accepted on London Bus routes 407, 434, and 439 at no extra cost. This is an alternative option for passengers affected by the line closure.
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