Southern trains face disruption in Croydon from Sept 1-4
Engineering works will cause cancellations and bus replacements on key lines serving the borough.
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Southern train passengers in Croydon are advised of significant disruption from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4. Essential engineering work will cause cancellations and require bus replacements on key routes serving the borough.
Disruptions affecting London Bridge and Croydon lines
Southern trains cancelled this bank holiday weekend
Engineering works between London Bridge and Tulse Hill will affect services from Saturday to Monday.
Overnight engineering works will impact services between London Bridge and East Croydon, West Croydon, and Norwood Junction. From approximately 11:45pm each night until the end of service, rail replacement buses will operate between London Bridge and Norwood Junction, and also between London Bridge and East Croydon, and London Bridge and West Croydon. Some scheduled services will run to an altered timetable or be diverted.
Specific services will be affected. The 10:10pm train scheduled to depart from East Croydon for Watford Junction will terminate early at Shepherds Bush. Additionally, the 11:42pm service from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction will not operate on these dates.
Epsom and Dorking lines also impacted
Southern trains face disruption due to engineering works
Lines closed early morning and overnight between Tulse Hill, Selhurst, Three Bridges and Brighton.
Further engineering work is scheduled between Epsom and Dorking. This will result in the closure of all lines on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. From approximately 11:50pm on Tuesday, and 10:10pm on Wednesday and Thursday, rail replacement buses will run between Epsom and Dorking, and continue to Horsham until the end of service on those nights.
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+When will Southern trains be disrupted?
Southern train services will face cancellations and disruptions from Tuesday, September 1 to Friday, September 4. This is due to scheduled engineering works affecting several lines.
+Which lines will be affected by the engineering works?
Lines between London Bridge and East Croydon, West Croydon, and Norwood Junction will be impacted. Additionally, lines between Epsom and Dorking will be closed on Tuesday to Thursday evenings.
+What happens if my train is cancelled?
Rail replacement buses will operate on affected routes. These buses will run between London Bridge and Norwood Junction, East Croydon, and West Croydon from late evening until the end of service on Tuesday to Friday. Between Epsom and Dorking, buses will run on Tuesday to Thursday evenings.
+Are there any specific train services that will not run?
Yes, the 10:10pm train from East Croydon to Watford Junction will terminate at Shepherds Bush. The 11:42pm train from Watford Junction to Clapham Junction will not run during this period.
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