Buses replace trains between Purley and Tattenham Corner on Sunday 5 July 

Route(s) affected

Southern between London Victoria and Three Bridges / Brighton and also between Purley and Tattenham Corner

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Purley and Tattenham Corner, closing most lines.

Buses will replace trains between Purley and Tattenham Corner.

No trains will run between Purley and Caterham. Your paper rail ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on local London Bus routes 407, 434 and 439 to travel between East Croydon / Purley and Caterham.

Trains that usually run between London Bridge and East Croydon via Peckham Rye, will be extended to run to and from South Croydon.

No trains will call at Norwood Junction after 09:00 on Sunday morning. Your paper rail ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on local London Bus routes 197 and 312 to travel between East Croydon and Norwood Junction and on the London Overground trains between Sydenham and West Croydon.

No trains will be able to call at Purley Oaks, please use Sanderstead station as an alternative.

Journey times will be increased when using replacement and London Buses and alternative routes.

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.