Buses replace trains between Horsham and Dorking (Main) until at least the end of the day on Friday 30 January  

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Horsham

Description

A landslip between Horsham and Dorking means that trains are unable to run between these stations. Buses will replace trains between Horsham and Dorking until least the end of the day on Friday 30 January.

Customer advice:

Until at least Friday 30 January, there will be no train service between Horsham and Dorking (Main).

The following stations will not be served:

• Warnham

• Ockley

• Holmwood

An hourly train service will continue to run between Dorking (Main) and London Victoria, and there are alternative Southern and Thameslink services from Horsham to London Bridge and London Victoria, via Gatwick Airport.

If you are travelling between Horsham and Dorking (Main):

Please allow for at least 30-40 minutes longer than usual to complete your journey, as you will need to use alternative transport to reach your destination.

An hourly replacement bus service will operate between Horsham and Holmwood, Warnham and Dorking (Main), in both directions. This will connect with train services running between Dorking (Main) and London Victoria. If you are travelling from Horsham, please use the alternative Southern or Thameslink train services.

You can also use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on Metrobus route 93 between Horsham and Dorking.

If you are travelling to / from Ockley:

Replacement buses running between Horsham and Dorking are unable to serve Ockley due to a road closure between the A24 and the station.

If you are travelling from Ockley - please press the green emergency button on the station platform where staff will arrange onward travel for you.

If you require Ockley - please speak to station staff who will assist in booking onward transport.

Car parking easement:

If you have a parking ticket for Warnham, Ockley, or Holmwood, parking easements will be in place at Horsham, Crawley, and Three Bridges if you choose to travel to / from these stations as an alternative (please note, these car parks can be busy).

Planning your journey:

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

You can also view 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 use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.

Journey planners for today, Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 January are up to date, and reflect the planned service on this route.

For journeys between Dorking and London Victoria the following will apply:

• The direct Dorking (Main) - London Victoria service will still run

• The direct Horsham - London Victoria service will either be cancelled; or run between Dorking and London Victoria only

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A landslip was reported in the Ockley area on Friday evening, and a temporary arrangement was put in place for this weekend to allow some trains to run through the area, as this route is being used as a diversion for other engineering work taking place elsewhere on the network.

To allow for permanent repair work to commence, specialist Network Rail teams and equipment will need access to the track and surrounding embankment – meaning that all lines through this route will be blocked until this work is complete.

A full line closure is expected from today, Monday 26 until at least Friday 30 January, between Horsham and Dorking (Main). There is a possibility that this timescale will be extended, but we will keep you updated throughout the week with progress.

Landslips can happen for a number of reasons, including severe weather. Areas at risk of landslips are monitored proactively to ensure that the track is safe, and Southern also receive reports from train crews of any risks to the railway.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey until Tuesday 27 January using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner. If you are travelling from Wednesday 28 January onwards, please check back closer to the time of travel.

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.

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.