Temporary amendments to some services between Uckfield and Oxted from Tuesday 1 until at least Tuesday 15 September 

Route(s) affected

Between Uckfield and Oxted

Description

A speed restriction between Uckfield and Oxted means trains have to run at reduced speeds on all lines. Trains running between these stations will be reduced and may not run between Crowborough and Uckfield.

We expect this to continue until at least Tuesday 15 September.

We're sorry that some customers travelling on the Uckfield line will continue to experience disruption.

The recent record-breaking hot weather and sustained low rainfall has affected track conditions in some areas, meaning temporary speed restrictions need to remain in place. Safety is and will always remain our highest priority.

Because trains need longer to complete their journeys, running the normal timetable could lead to delays building up throughout the day and increase the risk of short-notice cancellations.

To provide customers with greater certainty and help keep services running as reliably as possible, we've temporarily revised the timetable and will operate replacement buses between Crowborough and Uckfield at certain times of the day.

We know many customers rely on our services every day for work, school, appointments and important time with family and friends, and we're sorry for the disruption these changes may cause. The revised timetable has also been designed to minimise the impact on customers wherever possible, including protecting key services used by schoolchildren travelling to and from school.

Customer advice:

Some journeys will take longer than usual and a small number of services between Crowborough and Uckfield will be replaced by rail replacement buses.

Please check before you travel for the latest journey information, including train times, replacement bus services and alternative travel options. Please allow a little extra time for your journey where needed.

Staff will also be on-site to assist you with any additional further queries you may have for your onward travel.

Car park season ticket holders at Uckfield and Buxted are also eligible to park at Crowborough and Eridge with no additional cost.

Service Amendments:

07.07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

08.33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of the journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 08:25

The bus will depart Uckfield at 08:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 08:44.

10:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

11:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 11:25

The bus will depart Uckfield at 11:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 11:44.

13:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

14:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 14:25

The bus will depart Uckfield at 14:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 14:44.

16:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

17:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 17:25.

The bus will depart Uckfield at 17:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 17:44.

19:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

20:33 Uckfield to London Bridge will start from Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 20:25

The bus will depart Uckfield at 20:00 so you can connect to the train at Crowborough which will depart at 20:44.

22:07 London Bridge to Uckfield will terminate at Crowborough

A rail replacement bus will operate between Crowborough and Uckfield to complete the rest of your journey.

The bus will depart Crowborough at 23:25.

Please note the additional 07:03 Uckfield to London Bridge service will not be running however, both services below will be running with additional coaches to usual to improve the peak travel capacity:

• 06:07 London Bridge to Uckfield

• 07:33 Uckfield to London Bridge

Ticket acceptance where you can use your ticket at no extra cost:

• Southeastern services between Tonbridge and London

• Alternate Southern and Thameslink services between Haywards Heath/Three Bridges and London

Planning your journey:

You can view live departure boards

You can view 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

The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.

Why are temporary timetable changes needed?

These targeted changes are needed because temporary speed restrictions have been introduced by Network Rail on sections of the railway following a period of prolonged hot and dry weather, which has affected track conditions in some areas.

Network Rail has a programme under way to protect the railway from extreme weather and climate change, supported by a £2.6 billion investment in track maintenance and renewals.

Investment includes drainage, earthworks, track and overhead power improvements, as well as monitoring and predictive technologies to identify risks earlier and enable proactive intervention.

The speed restrictions being introduced will ensure trains can continue operating reliably while work is carried out to address track conditions that have been affected by the recent weather.

Check before you travel:

The online Journey Planner will be updated the day before the travelling day. Please do check before you 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 drop-off 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.