Operator: Southern
Routes affected:Various Southern routes via Purley
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Engineering work is taking place overnight between Purley and Gatwick Airport, closing some lines.
At the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, some trains will be unable to call at Coulsdon South, Merstham and Redhill.
The 23:35 London Victoria to Horsham and the 00:08 London Victoria to Gatwick Airport trains will not call at Coulsdon South, Merstham or Redhill.
Replacement buses will run between Purley and Gatwick Airport / Horsham, calling at stations via Redhill.
Journeys times will be increased when using replacement buses.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 set-down 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.
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