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No trains between Purley and Caterham / Tattenham Corner on Sunday 27 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts Sunday 27 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All Southern services to / from Caterham / Tattenham Corner

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Caterham / Tattenham Corner, closing all lines.

As a result, no trains will run between Purley and Caterham. Trains that usually run between Reigate and London Victoria will only run between Reigate and Redhill.

Trains between London Victoria and Reigate will be amended to run between Reigate and Redhill only. You should use alternative Southern or Thameslink trains to travel between Redhill and London, at no extra cost.

No trains will run between Purley and Caterham / Tattenham Corner.

A reduced number of trains will run between London Bridge and Purley.

Replacement buses will run between Purley and Tattenham Corner.

Paper tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Bus routes 407, 434 and 439 between Purley and Caterham.

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 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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