Last updated:Today at 11:53
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales, West Midlands Railway
Last updated:Today at 08:59
Train companies affected:National Rail
Starts Monday 18 August 2025 to Friday 22 August 2025
Train operators affected
Southern between London Victoria and Brighton / Worthing
Thameslink between Bedford and Brighton
Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing all lines overnight from Monday evening until Friday morning.
Monday evening until Thursday morning:
Between 00:25 and 05:05 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses will replace Southern and Thameslink trains between Three Bridges and Brighton.
Friday morning:
Between 01:25 and 05:05 on Tuesday to Thursday mornings, buses (operated by Southern) will replace Thameslink trains between Three Bridges and Brighton.
No Southern train services are affected by this block.
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.
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