Disruption between Purley and East Croydon expected until 07:30 

Route(s) affected

between Purley and East Croydon

Description

Overrunning engineering works between Purley and East Croydon mean some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 07:30.

Customer advice:

Services have been disrupted by engineering works that have overrun between Purley and East Croydon. This is affecting trains in both directions towards London and Southbound services.

Some trains may start, terminate or restart at a different station to normal. Make sure you leave at least an additional 20 minutes to complete your journey.

Please ensure to check before you travel using our online journey planners and live departure boards for the latest information. It is likely most services will also be busier than normal, due to less trains running.

Ticket Acceptance:

You can use your existing ticket at no extra cost on the below services:

• Alternative Southern or Thameslink services between the south coast and London

• London Underground between all London terminals

• London Buses between Purley and London Bridge

Planning your journey:

You can use live departure boards, and a live map of the network.

You can see an alternative route guide.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner. You can also use the app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Overrunning engineering works in this area mean mean fewer lines in this area are available. Network Rail engineers are working to reopen all lines as soon as possible. Updates will continue to be provided whilst the work is ongoing.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.