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No Southern trains between Balham and Crystal Palace / Norwood Junction / Sydenham on Sunday 25 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 25 October 2026 to Sunday 25 October 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Victoria and London Bridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Crystal Palace area, closing some lines.

All day on Sunday, no trains will run between Balham and Crystal Palace / Norwood Junction / Sydenham.

Trains between London Victoria and London Bridge will not run.

You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services:

  • London Bus routes 201, 249, 255, 315, 322, 417 and 432 between Balham and Crystal Palace

  • London Bus route 157 between Crystal Palace and Anerley / West Croydon via Norwood Junction (paper tickets only)

  • London Underground between Canada Water and London Bridge (Jubilee line)

  • London Overground between West Croydon and Canada Water

Additionally, the 00:40 London Victoria to Norwood Junction service will terminate at Balham. A replacement bus service will run from Balham to Norwood Junction.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner.

You can plan your journey on London Underground / Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner.

Replacement bus travel advice:

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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