London Overground services suspended near Clapham Junction on Sunday
Engineering works will close lines between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction for the entire day.
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London Overground services will be suspended between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction for the full day on Sunday, September 20. This closure is a result of engineering works scheduled to take place over the weekend of September 19 and 20. The disruption affects the London Overground route that connects Highbury & Islington with Clapham Junction.
Service alterations
London Overground lines face Sunday closures
Network Rail engineering works will affect multiple routes across the network on 18 October.
On Sunday, September 20, all lines between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction will be closed. Trains that usually run between Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction will instead terminate at Battersea Park. Passengers needing to travel between Battersea Park and Clapham Junction can use their existing tickets on Southern services without any additional charge. The engineering works are also expected to impact three services late on Saturday, September 19, with these also diverted to terminate at Battersea Park.
Planning your journey
Passengers are advised to plan their journeys in advance using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner. London Overground advises all passengers to check their travel plans before setting out. Further updates on the situation can be followed on X.
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+Why are London Overground services suspended near Clapham Junction?
London Overground services are suspended between Wandsworth Road and Clapham Junction on Sunday, September 20, due to scheduled engineering works. These essential works require the closure of the lines for the entire day.
+Which London Overground route is affected by the suspension?
The affected route is the London Overground service that normally runs between Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction. Services on this route will be significantly altered on Sunday, September 20.
+What are the alternative travel options for passengers?
Passengers travelling between Battersea Park and Clapham Junction can use their London Overground tickets on Southern services at no extra cost. It is advisable to check journey planners before travelling.
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