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Disruption between Selhurst and Streatham Common expected until 12:00 

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Incident reported: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 10:17

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Last updated

Sunday 24 May 2026 at 10:19

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between Selhurst and Streatham Common

Description

A fault on a train in the Thornton Heath area means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Selhurst and Streatham Common may be delayed, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

If you are travelling towards London Victoria, you may need to use an alternative route to complete your journey.

it is recommend leaving at least 20 minutes more time to complete your journey.

Tickets are being accepted at no extra cost on:

  • Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between East Croydon and London

  • London Underground services between East Croydon and London


Planning your journey:

You can view live departure boards.

You can also view a live map of the Southern network.

You can also use 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.

The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

At the moment, Southern are working with local staff and colleagues at Network Rail to assess the situation.

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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