Amended morning Southern / Gatwick Express services in the Balham West Croydon / East Croydon area on Sunday 10 August
Engineering work details
Starts Sunday 10 August 2025 to Sunday 10 August 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Gatwick Express between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport
Southern between London Victoria and Sutton / Epsom Downs / Dorking / Brighton
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Balham and East Croydon, closing all lines via Selhurst early on Sunday morning.
Gatwick Express:
No Gatwick Express trains will run before approximately 07:00 on Sunday morning.
From approximately 07:00 until 09:00, Gatwick Express trains will run to an amended timetable with slightly extended journey times.
Southern:
Before approximately 07:00 on Sunday morning, trains between London Victoria and Three Bridges / Brighton will be diverted between Clapham Junction and East Croydon, and will run to an amended timetable with extended journey times.
Until approximately 09:00 on Sunday morning, trains which usually run between London Victoria and Sutton / Epsom Downs will be diverted to run to / from East Croydon. Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Sutton / Epsom Downs via West Croydon.
Trains between London Victoria and Dorking will be diverted, and will run to an amended timetable with extended journey times.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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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