Short notice engineering work affecting Southern services between Tulse Hill and East Croydon from 17:00 until the end of service on Thursday 1 January
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 12:47
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Last updated
Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 13:02
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Through Selhurst
Description
Engineering works at Selhurst means that lines will be blocked. Trains operating through this station may be cancelled or revised as a result.
This is expected from 17:00 today until the end of service on Thursday 1 January.
Customer advice:
If you're looking to travel in the Selhurst area in the evening of 1 January there will be some disruption to your journey, which will include some cancellations and revised services.
Most evening trains between Tulse Hill and East Croydon will be cancelled. A number of other Southern services will be diverted via Mitcham Junction or via Streatham Hill.
Please consider this before travelling and ensure you're checking journey planners in advance. If you're leaving Selhurst Park after the football match please plan your journey carefully.
You'll be able to see any further updates on this page, so please continue to check back here.
If you need to use another route, we'll let you know shortly.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be viewed, as well as a live map of the network.
You can also 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 Southern app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Network Rail have reported that there needs to be some emergency engineering works done in the Selhurst area. This means some lines will be shut and therefore there will be changes to Southern services.
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.