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Lines reopened: disruption between Clapham Junction and Streatham Hill / Selhurst expected until 16:30 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:28

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Last updated

Saturday 22 August 2026 at 15:43

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Clapham Junction and Streatham Hill / Selhurst

Description

Lines have now reopened following a safety inspection of the track between Clapham Junction and Selhurst. As service recovers, trains running between Clapham Junction and Streatham Hill / Selhurst may still be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:30.

Customer advice:

All lines between Clapham Junction and Selhurst have now reopened. You can continue to use your normal route to travel, however please allow up to 15 minutes additional time to complete your journey.

For the latest information, you should check station screens, listen to announcements and use journey planners.

Planning your journey:

To help you with your journey, you can view the live departure boards and also 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?

Southern have had a report of a fault with the track earlier today, and this caused delays to other services travelling through this area.

All lines have now reopened. Whilst Southern return to their normal operating schedule, your journey may be subject to residual delays.

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.

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