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Last updated:Today at 02:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express
Last updated:Today at 00:04
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace late night trains between London Bridge and Streatham Hill / East Croydon via Sydenham on Monday 18, Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 18 Aug 2025 to 21 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Bridge and Streatham Hill / East Croydon

Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Bridge and Streatham Hill / Sydenham, closing some lines on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings.

London Overground:

Last trains:

  • 22:47 Highbury & Islington to Crystal Palace

  • 2332 Crystal Palace to Highbury & Islington

  • 23:02 Highbury & Islington to West Croydon

  • 23:16 West Croydon to Highbury & Islington

You may use Southern supplied replacement buses.

Alternatively, you can use London Buses via any reasonable route at no extra cost.

Southern:

From approximately 23:45 until the end of service on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between:

  • London Bridge and Streatham Hill

  • London Bridge and East Croydon via Sydenham

Some trains will be diverted to run via Tulse Hill, extending journey times by a few minutes.

Check before you travel:

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

You can plan your journey on London 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 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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