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Amended late night trains in the Purley area from Monday 9 to Thursday 12 November 

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Engineering work details

Starts Monday 09 November 2026 to Thursday 12 November 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Bridge and Caterham, between London Bridge and Reigate / Three Bridges / Horsham, and between Purley and Tattenham Corner

Thameslink between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton, between Peterborough and Horsham

Description

Engineering work is taking place in the Purley area, closing some lines from 23:00 on Monday to Thursday nights.

Southern:

Buses will replace trains between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction / Streatham Hill.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.

Thameslink:

From 23:00 until the end of service each night, Thameslink services running through the Purley area will run to a revised 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 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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