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Planned work / notice

No trains between Sydenham and Crystal Palace on Sunday 10 January

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 19 Oct 2026, 11:32

London Overground between Highbury & Islington / New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace Southern between London Bridge and Caterham / London Victoria Thameslink between Cambridge / London Bridge and Brighton, between Bedford and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges / Horsham / Brighton, and also between London Bridge and Three Bridges / Horsham

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Engineering work is taking place between Sydenham and Crystal Palace, closing all lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Sydenham and Crystal Palace. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London bus route 157 between Anerley and Crystal Palace. Southern: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information. Thameslink: It is not yet known how this service will be affected. Check back closer to the date of travel for more information. Check before you travel: If you are travelling with London Overground, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . If you are travelling with Southern or Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.

From 10 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 10 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 11:32

Operators: London Overground, Southern, Thameslink

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Planned work / notice

No trains to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street on Sunday 13 December

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 19 Oct 2026, 10:32

All Southeastern routes to / from London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street

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Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East and London Cannon Street, closing all lines. No will run trains to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street. This work also affects the lines between Lewisham and Hither Green, so services on the Grove Park / Sidcup Lines will also be replaced by buses for part of the journey. Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria. Trains to / from Dover Priory will only run to / from Ashford International because of further engineering work in the Minster area . Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to / from London Victoria and run non-stop between London Victoria and Orpington. Maidstone East line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will run to / from London Victoria instead of to / from London Charing Cross, and will call additionally at Bromley South. Bexleyheath Line: Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Services between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath will run normally. Additional trains will also run between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge and will be extended to run to / from Dartford. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will be extended to run to / from Sevenoaks. Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend / Dartford via Sidcup will not run. Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will run between London Victoria and Hayes (Kent) Bromley North Line: Trains between Grove Park and Bromley North will not run. Accessible replacement buses will run between Greenwich and Dartford via New Cross / Sidcup, calling at all stations Lewisham and Orpington, calling at all stations, and additionally at Sundridge Park Grove Park and Bromley North (non-stop) Alternative travel options: You can use the following services at no extra cost: London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge London Buses routes 126 / 261 between Grove Park and Bromley North Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 19 Oct 2026, 10:32

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

No trains between Balham / New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / Norwood Junction / Sydenham on Sunday 25 October

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 15 Oct 2026, 11:22

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon Southern between London Victoria and London Bridge

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Engineering work is taking place in the Crystal Palace area, closing some lines. London Overground: No trains will run between Sydenham and Crystal Palace. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on: London Bus routes: 157 between Anerley and Crystal Palace 171 / 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 and 197/176 or P12 and 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham 157 for journeys between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction 122 or 450 between Sydenham and Crystal Palace 176 and 197 between Sydenham and Penge West Southern Services between Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction and East Croydon London Trams between East Croydon and West Croydon Southern: All day on Sunday, no trains will run between Balham and Crystal Palace / Norwood Junction / Sydenham. Trains between London Victoria and London Bridge will not run. You can use your tickets at no extra cost on the following services: London Bus routes 201, 249, 255, 315, 322, 417 and 432 between Balham and Crystal Palace London Bus route 157 between Crystal Palace and Anerley / West Croydon via Norwood Junction (paper tickets only) London Underground between Canada Water and London Bridge (Jubilee line) London Overground between West Croydon and Canada Water Additionally, the 00:40 London Victoria to Norwood Junction service will terminate at Balham. A replacement bus service will run from Balham to Norwood Junction. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses / London Trams by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 11:22

Operators: London Overground, Southern

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Planned work / notice

No trains between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate / New Cross / Clapham Junction on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 15 Oct 2026, 09:15

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate / West Croydon / Crystal Palace and also between Dalston Junction and Clapham Junction

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Engineering work is taking place in the Dalston Junction area, closing all lines. No trains between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate / New Cross / Clapham Junction. Rail replacement buses will operate between: Canada Water and Clapham Junction If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Victoria line or Mildmay line for Highbury & Islington Mildmay line for Canonbury and Dalston Kingsland (Dalston Junction) Jubilee line for Canada Water District, Hammersmith & City or Elizabeth lines for Whitechapel Docklands Light Railway for Shadwell London Underground / Local Bus routes: 149 / 243 for journeys between Dalston Junction, Haggerston and Hoxton 26 / 149 / 242 for journeys between Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street 205 for journeys between Shoreditch High Street and Whitechapel D3 for journeys between Whitechapel, Shadwell and Wapping C10 for journeys between Canada Water and Rotherhithe 188 / 199 for journeys between Canada Water and Surrey Quays 47 and 53 / 453, 225 and 177 for journeys between Surrey Quays and New Cross Gate / New Cross P12 or 225 / 381 and 177 / 436 between Surrey Quays and Queens Road Peckham P12 between Surrey Quays and Peckham Rye Jubilee line to Southwark and local bus 40 to Denmark Hill Northern line to Clapham North for High Street Clapham Mildmay line or National Rail services to Clapham Junction and local bus 87 to Wandsworth Road If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 5 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 15 Oct 2026, 09:15

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

No Southeastern services via Lewisham on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 10:29

All Southeastern routes via Lewisham

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Engineering work is taking place at Lewisham, closing the station and the Bexleyheath line all weekend. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath (Saturday only) will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford / Gravesend will not run. Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will be diverted to run via Sidcup and will not stop at Lewisham. Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes will not stop at Lewisham. Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Sidcup will not stop at Lewisham. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not call at Lewisham. Woolwich Line (Saturday only): Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich will be diverted between London Bridge and Charlton to run via Greenwich. Accessible replacement buses will run between: New Cross and Dartford via Bexleyheath calling at all stations Alternative travel options: You can use the following alternative services at no extra cost: Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich London Buses routes: P12 and 78 between Peckham Rye and Nunhead 484 between Denmark Hill and Lewisham 21, 225 and 273 between Hither Green, Lewisham and New Cross P4, 284 and 122 between Lewisham and Ladywell London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Cannon Street, Waterloo, Southwark, and London Bridge. The following stations will be closed all weekend and will only be served by accessible buses: Lewisham Blackheath Kidbrooke Eltham Falconwood Welling Bexleyheath Barnehurst Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Bus / Underground and on Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 10:29

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

No trains between London Cannon Street / London Bridge and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal on Sunday 25 October

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 12:07

Southeastern between London Cannon Street and London Cannon Street (circular services), and between London Cannon Street and Slade Green / Dartford, Thameslink between Kentish Town / West Hampstead Thameslink and Rainham (Kent), and between St Albans City / London Bridge and Gillingham (Kent)

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Engineering work is taking place between Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal, closing all lines. Southeastern: No trains will run to / from London Cannon Street, and no trains will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal all day. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will run normally, and additional trains will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Bexleyheath. Accessible rail replacement bus services will run between Lewisham and Dartford via New Cross, Greenwich and Woolwich Arsenal. Ticket acceptance: You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Underground services between Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, and London Bridge, and on Docklands Light Railway services between Lewisham and Greenwich. Thameslink: Trains will be diverted and run on an alternative route between London Bridge and Dartford, and will run via Lewisham. These trains will call additionally at Lewisham, Blackheath, Eltham, Bexleyheath and Barnehurst, and will not call at stations between Deptford and Slade Green via Woolwich Arsenal. Ticket acceptance: Your tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Bridge / Lewisham and Dartford. Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on Elizabeth line trains between Farringdon and Abbey Wood. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 25 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 25 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 12:07

Operators: Southeastern, Thameslink

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Planned work / notice

No Southeastern trains at London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East and London Cannon Street from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 January

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 12 Oct 2026, 11:28

All routes to / from London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street

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Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross and New Cross, and no services will run from London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East or London Cannon Street with a limited service running to / from London Bridge with most services diverted to / from London Victoria. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Lewisham and Orpington via Grove Park, calling additionally at Sundridge Park Grove Park and Bromley North non-stop Greenwich and Sidcup Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to and from London Victoria. On Friday Trains between London Victoria and Ramsgate will only run between London Victoria and Ashford International because of further engineering work. On Sunday, these trains will run hourly and are diverted to run via Maidstone East because of further engineering work between Headcorn and Ashford International. Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to and from London Victoria. On Saturday, stopping trains which usually run between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells will not run. Maidstone East line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will not run. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath, and between London Charing Cross and Dartford will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath will run normally. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge and extended to run to / from Dartford. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run. Stations between Petts Wood and Sevenoaks will be served by trains to / from London Victoria. Sidcup Line: Trains will only run between Sidcup and Dartford. Hayes Line: Trains will run very 30 minutes, and will run to / from London Victoria. Bromley North Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Bromley North Line. Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars & Elephant & Castle at no extra cost. You can use Docklands Light Railway at no extra cost between Lewisham and Greenwich The following stations will be closed, and will only be served by replacement buses: St Johns Hither Green Grove Park Elmstead Woods Chislehurst Sundridge Park Bromley North Lee Mottingham New Eltham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 3 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 12 Oct 2026, 11:28

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

No trains between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / East Croydon on Sunday 15 November

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 8 Oct 2026, 11:42

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon Southern between London Bridge and London Victoria / Caterham

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Engineering work is taking place between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / East Croydon, closing all lines. London Overground: All day on Sunday, no trains will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: Southern rail replacement buses between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon. London Bus Routes: 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 / 197 / 176 / P12 / 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham 157 between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction 122 / 450 between Sydenham and Crystal Palace 176 / 197 between Sydenham and Penge West London Trams: between East Croydon and West Croydon Southern: All day on Sunday, no trains will run between London Bridge and East Croydon / Crystal Palace via New Cross Gate / Sydenham. Replacement buses will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace. A few early morning / late night buses will run between London Bridge and West Croydon. Trains between London Bridge and Caterham / Tattenham Corner will run to an amended timetable and will be diverted to run via Peckham Rye. London Victoria to London Bridge trains will only run between London Victoria and Crystal Palace. Ticket acceptance: Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on: London Underground Jubilee line trains between London Bridge and Canada Water London Overground trains between Canada Water and New Cross Gate Southeastern Railway trains between London Victoria and Penge East / Nunhead Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Bus route 157 between Crystal Palace and West Croydon. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 15 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 11:42

Operators: London Overground, Southern

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Planned work / notice

Reduced service to / from New Cross on Friday 1 January

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59

Source updated 5 Oct 2026, 14:38

Between Dalston Junction and New Cross

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Engineering work is taking place between Canada Water and New Cross, closing some lines. All day, a reduced service will run to / from New Cross. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus routes 53 / 453 between New Cross Gate and New Cross. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 1 Jan 2027, 00:00 · Until 1 Jan 2027, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 14:38

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

Reduced service between Highbury & Islington / New Cross / New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace on Sunday 27 December

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 5 Oct 2026, 14:37

Between Dalston Junction and New Cross, and also between Highbury & Islington and New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace

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Engineering work is taking place between Canada Water and New Cross / New Cross Gate, closing some lines. All day, no trains will run to / from New Cross. Trains between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace will run a reduced service. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on London Bus routes 53 / 453 between New Cross Gate and New Cross, and on route 157 between Anerley and Crystal Palace. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 27 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 14:37

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

No Southeastern trains at London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East or London Cannon Street and via Lewisham on Sunday 27 and Monday 28 December

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 5 Oct 2026, 08:58

All routes to / from London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street

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Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross and New Cross, and no services will run from London Charing Cross, London Waterloo East or London Cannon Street with a limited service running to / from London Bridge with some services diverted to / from London Victoria. Lewisham station, the Bexleyheath Line, Hayes Line and Bromley North Line are also closed. Accessible replacement buses will run between: Greenwich and Dartford via Bexleyheath Lewisham and Orpington via Grove Park, calling additionally at Sundridge Park Grove Park and Bromley North non-stop Greenwich and Sidcup New Cross and Hayes Sunday: Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to and from London Victoria. Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to and from London Victoria Maidstone East Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will run from London Victoria, and call additionally at Bromley South. Bexleyheath Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Bexleyheath Line. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Woolwich will not run. Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge and extended to run to / from Gravesend. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run. Stations between Petts Wood and Sevenoaks will be served by trains to / from London Victoria. Sidcup Line: Trains will only run between Sidcup and Dartford. Hayes Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Hayes Line. Bromley North Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Bromley North Line Line. Bank Holiday Monday: Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to and from London Victoria. Hastings Line: Trains which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells will not run. Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to and from London Victoria. Maidstone East line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will not run. Bexleyheath Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Bexleyheath Line. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Woolwich will not run. Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge and extended to run to / from Gravesend. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks, and between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not run. Stations between Petts Wood and Sevenoaks will be served by trains to / from London Victoria. Sidcup Line: Trains will only run between Sidcup and Dartford. Hayes Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Hayes Line. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will run every 30 minutes and are extended to run to / from Sevenoaks. Bromley North Line: Buses will replace all trains on the Bromley North Line. Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge, Cannon Street, Blackfriars and Elephant & Castle at no extra cost. You can use Docklands Light Railway at no extra cost between Lewisham and Greenwich The following stations will be closed on both days, and will only be served by replacement buses: St Johns Lewisham Hither Green Grove Park Elmstead Woods Chislehurst Sundridge Park Bromley North Ladywell Catford Bridge Lower Sydenham New Beckenham Clock House Elmers End Eden Park West Wickham Hayes Blackheath Kidbrooke Eltham Falconwood Welling Bexleyheath Barnehurst Lee Mottingham New Eltham Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 27 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 28 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 5 Oct 2026, 08:58

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

No Southeastern services at London Cannon Street or via Greenwich on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 29 Sept 2026, 12:16

All Southeastern services to / from London Cannon Street, and also between London Bridge and Dartford

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Engineering work is taking place at London Cannon Street, and also between Deptford and Charlton, closing all lines. No trains will run to / from London Cannon Street. No trains will run between London Bridge and Charlton via Greenwich. Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross and Greenwich. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will not run. Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal will not run . Additional trains will run between London Charing Cross and Dartford via Lewisham and Woolwich Arsenal. Bexleyheath line: Trains between London Cannon Street (Saturday) / London Charing Cross (Sunday) and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Dartford will run normally. Grove Park Line (Saturday only): Trains between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not run Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Charlton via New Cross and Greenwich. As part of the normal timetable, no trains run between Grove Park and Bromley South on Sunday . Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground between Cannon Street, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark and London Bridge at no extra cost. You can use Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham and Greenwich at no extra cost. The following stations will be closed all weekend, and will only be served by replacement buses: St Johns Deptford Greenwich Maze Hill Westcombe Park Charlton Please note that Thameslink trains are affected by engineering work in the London Bridge area on Saturday and Sunday. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground / Docklands Light Railway by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 19 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 20 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 29 Sept 2026, 12:16

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

Amended late night / early morning service between London Bridge / New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / East Croydon from Monday 7 to Friday 11 December

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 10:48

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon Southern between London Bridge and East Croydon / London Victoria / Selhurst / Streatham Hill / Caterham

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Engineering work is taking place overnight between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon, closing some lines overnight. London Overground: No service between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon after 23:50. If you have a National Rail paper ticket or e-ticket, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following operators’ services: Rail replacement buses (operated by Southern) will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace. Local buses routes: 171 / 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 and 197 / 176 or P12 and 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham Southern Services between Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction and East Croydon. 157 for journeys between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction. If you are using contactless payment / Oyster card, you can also use the above alternative travel options but you will be required to pay the normal tap in / tap out fares for your journey. Southern: The following services will be amended: Monday to Thursday: The 23:02 London Bridge to Selhurst train will depart later at 23:05 and run later at all stations to Selhurst The 23:20 London Victoria to London Bridge train will depart later at 23:22 and run non-stop from Streatham Hill to London Bridge The 23:58 London Bridge to Streatham Hill train will run non-stop from London Bridge to Streatham Hill Tuesday to Friday: The 00:01 London Bridge to Selhurst train will depart later at 00:04 The 00:02 London Bridge to East Croydon train will be diverted between London Bridge and Norwood Junction and will call at Norwood Junction and East Croydon approximately 10 minutes later than usual The 00:17 London Bridge to Caterham train will be diverted between London Bridge and Norwood Junction and will call at stations from Norwood Junction to Caterham approximately 10 minutes later than usual The 00:35 London Bridge to East Croydon train will be diverted and will only call at Norwood Junction Rail replacement buses will run between London Bridge, Sydenham and Streatham Hill / East Croydon for connections. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on Local Bus routes by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 7 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 11 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 10:48

Operators: London Overground, Southern

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Planned work / notice

Reduced service to / from London Bridge / New Cross Gate / Crystal Palace on Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 09:41

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon All Southern routes to / from / via London Bridge via Sydenham All Thameslink routes to / from / via London Bridge

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Engineering work is taking place at London Bridge, closing most lines. London Overground: No service between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace /West Croydon. Passengers can use Southern rail replacement buses at no extra cost, or: Local buses: 171 / 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 and 197 / 176 or P12 and 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham 157 for journeys between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction 122 or 450 between Sydenham and Crystal Palace 176 and 197 between Sydenham and Penge West Southern services between Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction and East Croydon London Trams between East Croydon and West Croydon Southern: All day on Saturday and Sunday, no trains will run between London Bridge and East Croydon / Crystal Palace via New Cross Gate / Sydenham. Replacement buses will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace. Trains between London Bridge and Caterham / Tattenham Corner will run to an amended timetable and will be diverted to run via Peckham Rye. London Victoria to London Bridge trains will only run between London Victoria and Crystal Palace. On Saturday, trains which usually run between East Croydon and Watford Junction will only run between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush / Watford Junction. Uckfield trains will only run between East Croydon and Uckfield. Trains that usually run between London Bridge and Epsom will not run. A reduced number of trains will run between London Victoria and West Croydon. Southern and Gatwick Express trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport / south coast destinations will also run to a slightly amended timetable due to changes to the times of Thameslink train services that are diverted between London Bridge and East Croydon. Ticket acceptance: Paper rail tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on London Bus route 157 between Crystal Palace and West Croydon. Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on London Underground Jubilee line trains between London Bridge and Canada Water, and on London Overground trains between Canada Water and New Cross Gate. Tickets will also be accepted at no extra cost on Southeastern trains between London Victoria and Penge East / Nunhead. Thameslink: All day on Saturday and Sunday , most Thameslink trains will be diverted and unable to call at London Bridge. Thameslink Rainham route trains will run to an amended timetable between Luton and Rainham on Saturday , and between Kentish Town and Dartford on Sunday . All other Thameslink trains which usually run via London Bridge will be diverted between London Blackfriars and East Croydon, not call at London Bridge, and run to a revised timetable with extended journey times. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Underground / London Trams by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 31 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 1 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 09:41

Operators: London Overground, Southern, Thameslink

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No trains to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November

From 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 24 Sept 2026, 08:26

All Southeastern services to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street

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Engineering work is taking place between London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street and New Cross, closing various lines. No trains will run to / from London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Cannon Street. A limited service will run to / from London Bridge, with most services diverted to run to / from London Victoria or London Blackfriars. Accessible replacement buses will run between Lewisham and Greenwich, calling at St Johns and New Cross. Saturday: Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria and will stop additionally at Hildenborough. Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to / from London Bridge and run non-stop between London Bridge and Tonbridge via an alternative route which will take approximately 20 minutes longer than usual. Trains which usually only run between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells will not run. Maidstone East Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Maidstone East will run to / from London Victoria, and call additionally at Bromley South. Bexleyheath Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dartford, and between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Trains between London Victoria and Gravesend via Bexleyheath will run normally, which will mean that trains on the Bexleyheath line will run every 30 minutes. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Dartford via Woolwich Arsenal and trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will not run. Additional trains will run between London Bridge and Dartford via Greenwich. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will be diverted to run to / from London Blackfriars. Services between London Cannon Street and Orpington will not run, so stopping trains between Lewisham and Orpington will run every 30 minutes. Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will run to / from London Victoria. A reduced service of 2 trains each hour will run between London and Dartford via Sidcup. Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will run to / from London Blackfriars and will run every 30 minutes. Bromley North Line : Trains between Grove Park and Bromley North will run at different times than usual. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Bromley South will run at different times than usual. Sunday: Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will be diverted to run to / from London Victoria. Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run to / from London Victoria. Bexleyheath Line: Services between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Bexleyheath will not run. Services between London Victoria and Dartford via Bexleyheath will run normally, so trains on the Bexleyheath line will run every 30 minutes. Woolwich Line: Trains between London Cannon Street and Slade Green via Greenwich will run to / from London Bridge, and will be extended to / from Gravesend. Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will not run because of further engineering work. Sidcup Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Gravesend will not run because of further engineering work. A reduced service of 2 trains each hour will run between Sidcup and Dartford. Hayes Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hayes (Kent) will run to / from London Victoria. Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington via Bromley South will be extended to run to / from Sevenoaks. Alternative travel options: You can use London Underground between Victoria, Charing Cross, Embankment, Waterloo, Southwark, London Bridge, Cannon Street and Blackfriars at no extra cost. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 14 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 15 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 24 Sept 2026, 08:26

Operators: Southeastern

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Planned work / notice

Amended evening Windrush line services on Sunday 13 December

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Sept 2026, 12:19

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / Crystal Palace / West Croydon

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Engineering work is taking place between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction, and between Surrey Quays and New Cross, closing all lines used by London Overground on Sunday evening. After 22:00: No trains will run between Surrey Quays and New Cross. Last through trains: The 21:59 New Cross to Dalston Junction service The 21:59 Dalston Junction to New Cross service You can, at no extra cost, use Windrush line services to / from New Cross Gate (which is a short distance from New Cross), or use local bus routes 53, 177 or 453. After 22:15: No trains will run between Highbury & Islington and Dalston Junction. Last through trains: The 22:10 Dalston Junction to Highbury & Islington service (A later train runs from Dalston Kingsland to Highbury & Islington at 22:18) The 22:19 Highbury & Islington to Dalston Junction service Rail replacement buses will run as follows: Service S: Highbury & Islington - Canonbury (St Paul's Road) - Dalston Junction. Alternatively, you can use use local bus route 30 between Highbury & Islington, Canonbury and Dalston. Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 13 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 13 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 12:19

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

No trains between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / New Cross Gate, and also between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction, on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 17 Sept 2026, 09:35

Between Highbury & Islington/ Dalston Junction and New Cross / New Cross Gate / Battersea Park / Clapham Junction / Crystal Palace / West Croydon

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Engineering work is taking place at between Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction / West Croydon, closing various lines. All weekend, no trains will run between Highbury & Islington and New Cross / New Cross Gate, or between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction. A reduced service of 2 trains per hour will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon all day on Saturday until 08:00 on Sunday morning. Rail replacement buses will run between Dalston Kingsland and New Cross / New Cross Gate, and Surrey Quays, and also between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services: Alternative London Overground services to / from Highbury & Islington, between Canonbury and Dalston Kingsland, and to / from Clapham Junction Docklands Light Railway services to / from Shadwell London Bus routes between Canada Water / Surrey Quays and New Cross / New Cross Gate / Clapham Junction London Underground: District / Hammersmith & City lines to / from Whitechapel Victoria line to / from Highbury & Islington Jubilee line to / from Canada Water / Southwark Northern line to / from Clapham North Elizabeth line to / from Whitechapel Check before you travel: These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel. You can plan your journey on Docklands Light Railway and London Buses / Underground by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 17 Sept 2026, 09:35

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

Amended 23:38 Dalston Junction to West Croydon service from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 November

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 16 Sept 2026, 15:41

Between Dalston Junction and West Croydon

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Engineering work is taking place between New Cross Gate and Sydenham, closing some lines overnight. The 23:38 Dalston Junction to West Croydon service will be diverted to run between Dalston Junction and Crystal Palace. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local buses between Sydenham and Penge West, and also between Norwood Junction, Anerley and Crystal Palace. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner .

From 23 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 26 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 15:41

Operators: London Overground

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Planned work / notice

Amended services in the Sydenham / East Croydon area on Friday 6 November

From 6 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 16 Sept 2026, 12:22

London Overground between Highbury & Islington and Crystal Palace / West Croydon Southern between London Bridge and London Victoria / Streatham Hill / East Croydon / Uckfield / Caterham / Tattenham Corner

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Engineering work is taking place in the East Croydon area, closing some lines late on Friday evening. London Overground: After 23:45, no trains will run between New Cross Gate and Crystal Palace / West Croydon. Last Services: 22:47 Highbury & Islington to West Croydon 22:56 Highbury & Islington to Crystal Palace 23:16 West Croydon to Highbury & Islington 23:17 Crystal Palace to Highbury & Islington You can use Southern Rail Replacement buses or: Local buses: 171 / 171 between New Cross Gate and Brockley P4 between Brockley and Honor Oak Park P4 and 197 / 176 or P12 and 122 between Honor Oak Park and Forest Hill / Sydenham 157 for journeys between Crystal Palace, Anerley and Norwood Junction 122 or 450 between Sydenham and Crystal Palace 176 and 197 between Sydenham and Penge West Southern Services between Crystal Palace, Norwood Junction and East Croydon London Trams between East Croydon and West Croydon. Southern: As a result: The 22:33 Uckfield to London Bridge train will terminate at East Croydon. You should use an alternative train to London Bridge The 22:54 Caterham to London Bridge train will terminate at East Croydon. You should use an alternative train to London Bridge The 23:20 London Victoria to London Bridge train will run non-stop from Streatham Hill to London Bridge, and be diverted via Tulse Hill The 23:40 London Bridge to Caterham / Tattenham Corner train will be diverted to run via Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace. It will depart 2 minutes later than normal The 23:58 London Bridge to Streatham Hill train will run non-stop between London Bridge and Streatham Hill, and be diverted via Tulse Hill The 00:17 (Saturday morning) London Bridge to Caterham train will be diverted to run via Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace The 00:35 (Saturday morning) London Bridge to East Croydon train will be diverted via Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace, and run non-stop between London Bridge and Norwood Junction. A replacement bus will run from London Bridge and Crystal Palace / Streatham Hill / East Croydon Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner . You can plan your journey on London Buses / London Trams by using the Transport for London Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: 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.

From 6 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 16 Sept 2026, 12:22

Operators: London Overground, Southern

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Operator service status

Status feed last imported 21 Oct 2026, 17:14

Avanti West Coast · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Caledonian Sleeper · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Chiltern Railways · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
CrossCountry · Custom

Disruption in the Newcastle area

Operator trains & stations →
East Midlands Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Elizabeth line · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Eurostar · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Gatwick Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Grand Central · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Great Northern · Custom

Disruption between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage via Hertford North

Operator trains & stations →
Great Western Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Greater Anglia · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Heathrow Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Hull Trains · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Island Line · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
LNER · Custom

Disruption in the Newcastle area

Operator trains & stations →
London Northwestern Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
London Overground · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Lumo · Custom

Disruption in the Newcastle area

Operator trains & stations →
Merseyrail · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Northern · Custom

Disruption in the Newcastle area

Operator trains & stations →
ScotRail · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
South Western Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Southeastern · Custom

Disruption between Hastings and Tonbridge

Operator trains & stations →
Southern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Stansted Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Thameslink · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
TransPennine Express · Custom

Disruption in the Newcastle area

Operator trains & stations →
Transport for Wales · Custom

No trains to / from Ebbw Vale Town

Operator trains & stations →
West Midlands Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
c2c · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →

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