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No Gatwick Express / Southern service to / from London Victoria on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 April 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 18 April 2026 to Sunday 19 April 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

All routes to / from London Victoria

Description

Engineering work is taking place between London Victoria and East Croydon, closing most lines.

No Southern or Gatwick Express trains will run to or from London Victoria.

Replacement buses will run between Clapham Junction and East Croydon, calling at Wandsworth Common, Balham, Streatham Common, Norbury, Thornton Heath, Selhurst and West Croydon.

Paper tickets will be accepted on London Underground / London Buses between Victoria and Clapham Junction / Balham / London Bridge. Please note that not all options will be a direct journey - you may need to change between the underground and buses to complete your journey.

Overnight from Saturday into Sunday, replacement buses will also run between London Victoria and London Bridge.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

You can plan your journey on London Underground and 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.

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