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Tag Archives: Thameslink
‘Do not travel’: Southern Rail’s dire message for commuters
A derailed train at the Selhurst depot and signalling faults on the line between Norwood Junction and Blackfriars have caused massive disruption for rail commuters this morning. Southern and Thameslink services from Brighton through central London to Cambridge, Peterborough and … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, London-wide issues, Norwood Junction, Selhurst, Tramlink, Transport
Tagged Bedford, Brighton, Cambridge, Croydon, East Croydon, East Croydon station, Gatwick Express, Govia Thameslink Railway, London, London Bridge, National Rail, Network Rail, Norwood Junction, Peterborough, Selhurst, Selhurst depot, Southern Rail, Thameslink, Victoria
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Rail engineering works to cause train delays for third weekend
Transport authorities are warning rail passengers travelling between Croydon, Purley, Gatwick and the south coast that what would usually be a 30-minute journey could take four times as long this weekend. Network Rail is conducting extensive engineering works on the … Continue reading
Delays for commuters after rail engineering works over-run
Commuters trying to get to work this morning between East Croydon, Purley and Gatwick Airport were confronted with some delays, diversions and cancellations, as Network Rail’s extensive weekend engineering works over-ran. There would usually be four lines available on the … Continue reading
No trains to Gatwick for three weekends starting on Saturday
Engineering works on one of the country’s busiest railway lines will continue throughout 2026 say the train operators and Network Rail Railway engineering works will see the Brighton main line between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport closed this weekend and … Continue reading
New lifts give step-free access for passengers at Sutton Station
Sutton Station’s old and unreliable lifts have been replaced, giving rail passengers step-free access between platforms and the station concourse once again after a four-month engineering project. Network Rail finished the lift replacement work in quick order for the busy … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Sutton Council, Transport
Tagged Govia Thameslink, Network Rail, Southern Rail, Sutton, Sutton Station, Thameslink
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£100m upgrade to Southern trains completed at Selhurst depot
Anyone undertaking the daily commute into Victoria tomorrow will likely be taking a ride on a train that has been part of a £100million refurbishment. More than 300 commuter trains operating out of Victoria Station have undergone repairs and upgrades … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Transport
Tagged Gatwick Express, GoVia, Govia Thameslink, Selhurst, Selhurst rail depot, Southern, Thameslink, Victoria Station
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Disruption and delays on Southern services from East Croydon
Signalling issues affected services overnight from Purley to Gatwick and between Redhill and East Croydon, while ‘urgent track work’ will see no trains operating at all between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport on July 13 Rail services from East Croydon … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Transport
Tagged Brighton, Brighton Mainline, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Govia Thameslink, London, Purley, Redhill, Southampton, Southern Rail, Thameslink
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Rail lines from East Croydon to Gatwick closed all Sunday
Anyone planning to jet away from Gatwick Airport this weekend is advised to allow extra time for their journey. Lots of it. Engineering work is taking place between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport, closing all lines. The works mean there … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Transport
Tagged East Croydon, Gatwick Express, London Bridge, Network Rail, Southern, Thameslink, Victoria
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Thameslink’s party ‘survival kits’ include vital safety message
Thameslink commuters got an early Crizzie present this morning, with Govia Thameslink handing out free Christmas Party “Survival Kits” ahead of the busiest party period of the year. Despite half of Brits now working remotely, with tens of thousands planning … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Transport
Tagged Christmas, GoVia, Govia Thameslink, London Bridge, London Bridge station, Thameslink, Victoria Station
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Reduced services on London Trams for 11 days of Christmas
Croydon’s trams will be operating a reduced service throughout Christmas week, according to details released today by Transport for London. TfL says it “will keep the majority of its services running throughout the festive period”, but for tram passengers, there … Continue reading
Week-long disruption to rail services across south London
It is half-term week, which for rail passengers means a whole load of disruption to their regular services across south London. Signalling upgrade work started at the weekend and is due to continue until this Friday, November 1, “which will … Continue reading
Railway lines closed across south London for signalling works
There will be significant disruption to rail services across south London, starting this weekend and continuing through to November 1, for engineering works. There will be no Southern, Thameslink or London Overground trains in the Peckham Rye, Tulse Hill, Crystal … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, TfL, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Crystal Palace, London Overground, Network Rail, Southern, Southern Rail, Streatham, Thameslink
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‘Suspect device’ causes rush hour mayhem at East Croydon
A package left outside No1 Croydon – the Threepenny Bit building on Addiscombe Road, next to East Croydon Station – caused a high-level security alert during yesterday evening’s rush hour, closing the railway station and seeing tram and bus services … Continue reading
Signalling works mean only a ghost train service at Halloween
If you were hoping to plan any trips by train for the October half-term week – forget it. There will be no train services on parts of the railway and London Overground network across a large part of south London … Continue reading
Check out rail operator’s ‘Blue Wag’ guide for your dog walks
Govia Thameslink, the operators of Southern, Gatwick Express and Thameslink trains which serve East Croydon, Norwood Junction and Purley and Coulsdon stations, has produced a guide to dog-friendly travel, to encourage pet owners to broaden their horizons for themselves and … Continue reading
Tracks works will see 9 days of disruption near Crystal Palace
Network Rail is to carry out track repair works in the Crystal Palace area for nine days from August 24 until September 1, with Thameslink and Southern disrupted. Passengers are being advised to “plan ahead” during the “major track upgrade”, … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Norwood Junction, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Crystal Palace, Network Rail, Norwood Junction, Southern, Streatham, Streatham Hill, Thameslink, West Croydon
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Expect railway disruption during engineering works at Easter
Network Rail is planning to conduct wide-ranging engineering works in south London, Surrey, Kent and Sussex over Easter which will see bus replacement services in operation on several routes from Friday, March 29 to Monday, April 1. The works include … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, TfL, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged Croydon, East Croydon station, Easter, Network Rail, Purley, Southern, Thameslink, Whyteleafe
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Southern Fail: rail commuters hit by signal and points problems
A “major signalling fault across the whole route between London and the south coast” caused chaos for rail commuters travelling in to work this morning, with cancellations to rail services continuing into this afternoon. The Gatwick Express was cancelled, with … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Transport
Tagged #SouthernFail, Brighton, East Croydon station, London Bridge, Network Rail, Southern Rail, Thameslink, Victoria
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No rail services to or from Victoria this weekend due to works
Engineering work is taking place at Victoria Station this weekend, Saturday November 18 and Sunday November 19. There will be no Southern services to or from Victoria, and no Gatwick Express service at all. Replacement buses will run between Clapham … Continue reading
Storm Ciarán: Met caution as more bad weather yet to come
The Met Office and major rail operators have advised Londoners to stay at home and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary, as the south coast braces itself for further gales later today and into Friday. Storm Ciarán is the third major … Continue reading
‘Spooked’ rail operators extend ticket office consultation
The Government’s scheme to close around 1,000 railway station ticket offices has not quite yet hit the buffers. But it has certainly been sent down a side track, as the Rail Delivery Group this morning announced that they are to … Continue reading
Rail operators move to ban e-scooters from stations and trains
Thameslink and Southern Rail, who operate the majority of services through East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Purley and the Coulsdon stations, are to ban e-scooters across its stations and trains from next Thursday, June 1. Under the new restrictions, e-skateboards, hoverboards … Continue reading
Cheaper fares on Southern and Thameslink through December
Govia, operator of Thameslink and Southern trains, has released Advance Fares for the festive period. Passengers can save up to 45per cent by booking in advance, compared to buying their tickets on the day. “Not only is taking the train … Continue reading
Posted in East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Transport
Tagged Christmas, East Croydon, GoVia, Govia Thameslink, GTR, Southern Rail, Thameslink
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Report: Axing rail staff undermines billions in investment
An influential disability accessibility group which advises the government has described the current staffing on some south London rail stations as ‘completely inadequate’. By our transport correspondent, JEREMY CLACKSON A confidential report on workforce “reforms” on the railways from government … Continue reading
Biggest rail strike for 30 years could see network in meltdown
Even Southern, a rail network where its workers are not striking, is asking passengers not to travel next week. By JEREMY CLACKSON, transport correspondent Train operators are appealing to their regular passengers and commuters not to travel next week, when … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, East Croydon, Norwood Junction, Tramlink, Transport, West Croydon
Tagged #SouthernFail, Coulsdon, East Croydon, Gatwick Airport, Gatwick Express, Govia Thameslink, London Bridge station, Norwood Junction, Purley, Southeastern Railway, Southern Rail, Thameslink, West Croydon station
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