Operator: Thameslink
Routes affected:Thameslink between Bedford and Three Bridges / Brighton
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Engineering work is taking place in the Purley area, closing some lines very early on Sunday morning.
Between 01:00 and 03:00, some Thameslink trains will be retimed to run through the Purley area earlier than usual. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southern services to complete your journey.
Please note that this work affects some trains that start on Saturday evening and run into Sunday morning.
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