Southern trains face disruption due to engineering works
Lines closed early morning and overnight between Tulse Hill, Selhurst, Three Bridges and Brighton.
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Southern train passengers in south London are advised of travel disruption throughout this week due to planned engineering works. The works will affect services on specific early morning and overnight periods.
Tulse Hill to Selhurst line closures
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Engineering work between Tulse Hill and Selhurst will lead to the closure of various lines in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, through to Thursday, August 27. As a consequence, the 12.01am service from London Bridge to Selhurst will be diverted after Tulse Hill and will terminate at Norwood Junction. A replacement bus service will operate between Tulse Hill and Selhurst, stopping at Streatham Common and all stations along the route.
Three Bridges to Brighton overnight works
Further engineering work is scheduled to take place overnight between Three Bridges and Brighton, resulting in the closure of some lines for the entire week. From approximately 12.30am until 5.30am each night, buses will replace trains on this section. Specific services will be affected, including the 11.35pm London Victoria to Brighton train, which will be diverted after Haywards Heath and arrive later than scheduled, omitting stops at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. A replacement bus will run from Haywards Heath to Brighton, calling at Burgess Hill and Hassocks. The 12.02am London Victoria to Worthing train will terminate at Three Bridges, with a replacement bus service operating from Three Bridges to Brighton. Additional trains will run from Brighton to Worthing. The 1.08am Haywards Heath to Eastbourne train will not operate, and replacement buses will run from Haywards Heath to Lewes and from Lewes to Eastbourne.
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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+When will the lines between Tulse Hill and Selhurst be closed?
Lines between Tulse Hill and Selhurst will be closed in the early morning from Tuesday, August 25, to Thursday, August 27. The closures will be in effect from approximately 12.30am until 5.30am each night.
+What are the overnight engineering works between Three Bridges and Brighton?
Overnight engineering works between Three Bridges and Brighton will close some lines all week. Buses will replace trains between these stations from approximately 12.30am to 5.30am nightly. Several specific services will be diverted or terminated.
+Will there be replacement bus services?
Yes, replacement bus services will operate on affected routes. This includes services between Tulse Hill and Selhurst, Haywards Heath and Brighton, Three Bridges and Brighton, and from Haywards Heath to Lewes and Eastbourne.
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