Edenbridge Embankment Works: Buses replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge from Saturday 16 until 05:00 on Tuesday 26 August 

Route(s) affected

Southern between Redhill and Tonbridge

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Redhill and Tonbridge, closing all lines throughout the day from 02:00 on Saturday 16 until 05:00 on Tuesday 26 August. Background information on this line closure can be found below.

Between these times, buses will replace trains between Redhill and Tonbridge.

Please note at Edenbridge that the bus stops are at Main Road / Swan Lane. The bus stop at the Swan Pub will be for buses towards Redhill, and the opposite side of the road will be for buses towards Tonbridge.

Ticket acceptance:

Tickets for journeys to / from stations on the Redhill and Tonbridge line will be accepted on:

• Southern services between Edenbridge Town and East Croydon

• Southern and Thameslink services between East Grinstead and East Croydon

• Southern and Thameslink services between Redhill and East Croydon / London Bridge

Tickets from stations between Redhill and Tonbridge to / from London will also be accepted on:

• Southeastern services between Tonbridge and London Bridge / Waterloo East / London Charing Cross

Background Information:

During the 10 day line closure, Network Rail will renew 13 miles of high voltage power cables, protect the track from landslips, replace worn-out rails near Edenbridge and undertake maintenance works to improve the resilience of railway structures and equipment.

More detailed technical information on the work taking place is available to view on the Network Rail website.

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.