Rail replacement transport is unable to serve South Bermondsey station today 

Route(s) affected

Rail replacement transport between Streatham Common and London Bridge

Description

A gas leak near to the railway has meant that the rail replacement transport is unable to call at South Bermondsey station.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Emergency utility works have caused a road closure near South Bermondsey station.

Replacement buses will be unable to pick up passengers at this stop, when operating on the Southern route between London Bridge and Streatham Common.

This will apply to buses in both directions, to and from London Bridge.

You will need to use an alternative route for your journey, which is likely to take at least 20-30 minutes longer than usual.

Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on:

• London Overground (Windrush line) services between New Cross Gate, Surrey Quays and Canada Water

• London Underground Jubilee line services between Canada Water and London Bridge

• London Buses on any reasonable route in the area, where possible (local London Bus services are also affected by the roadworks)

• Alternative Southern services between New Cross Gate and London Bridge

Surrey Quays is a short distance from South Bermondsey. Click to view the directions.

New Cross Gate is around 30 minutes from South Bermondsey. Click to view the directions.

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.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Emergency gas main works have been reported near South Bermondsey station, meaning the usual bus stops are not available, and other local public transport is more practical.

Check before you travel:

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

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.