Storm Austen Halts Southern Trains Sunday October 25
Disruption affects routes between Balham and Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction, and Sydenham.
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Southern train passengers are being warned of significant disruption on Sunday, October 25, as services are cancelled due to the impact of Storm Austen. The storm brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK, with further unsettled weather anticipated over the weekend.
Specific Route Cancellations
Southern trains disrupted in Croydon this week
Engineering works will see late-night services terminate early or be cancelled between Tuesday and Thursday.
No Southern trains will run between Balham and Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction, or Sydenham for the entire day on Sunday. Additionally, services connecting London Victoria and London Bridge will be suspended.
Alternative Travel Options
Passengers affected by the cancellations are advised to use alternative transport. London bus routes 201, 249, 255, 315, 322, 417, and 432 will accept tickets at no extra cost between Balham and Crystal Palace. Route 157 will accept paper tickets between Crystal Palace and Anerley or West Croydon via Norwood Junction.
Croydon Trams Face 13-Day Closure for Essential Works
Services between East Croydon and Beckenham Junction, Elmers End, and New Addington will be suspended from October 24 to November 5.
The London Underground Jubilee line can be used between Canada Water and London Bridge without additional charge. Southern tickets will also be accepted on London Overground services between West Croydon and Canada Water. A replacement bus service will operate between Balham and Norwood Junction for the 12.40am service from London Victoria.
Questions this report answers
+Which Southern train services will be cancelled on Sunday, October 25?
Southern trains will be cancelled on Sunday, October 25, between Balham and Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction, and Sydenham. Services between London Victoria and London Bridge will also be suspended due to the impact of Storm Austen.
+What are the alternative travel options for passengers?
Passengers can use specific London bus routes, the Jubilee line between Canada Water and London Bridge, and London Overground services between West Croydon and Canada Water. A replacement bus will run between Balham and Norwood Junction.
+Why are the train services being disrupted?
The disruption to Southern train services on Sunday, October 25, is due to the aftermath of Storm Austen, which brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern parts of the UK.
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