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Amended late night / early morning Thameslink trains in the Purley area on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 07 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Thameslink between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton

Major disruption

Engineering work is taking place in the Purley area, closing some lines very early on Sunday morning.

Between 01:00 and 03:00, some Thameslink trains will be retimed to run through the Purley area earlier than usual. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southern services to complete your journey.

Please note that this work affects some trains that start on Saturday evening and run into Sunday morning.

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