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South London closure

What’s happening? 

Network Rail are modernising 1980s track and signalling on lines in the Peckham Rye, Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace areas. This work will provide a more reliable service with fewer delays.   

A lot of work has already been completed, with most of the new signalling equipment now installed. 

To allow the new signalling to be finished, fully tested and then switched on, from Saturday 26 October to Friday 1 November 2024 the following sections of the rail  network will be closed: 

Southern 

  • No trains between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction via Peckham Rye Tulse Hill and Crystal Palace  
  • No trains between London Bridge and Streatham via Tulse Hill 
  • No trains between Streatham Hill and Sydenham via Crystal Palace 
  • No trains between Streatham Hill and Norwood Junction via Crystal Palace 

Thameslink  

  • No trains between Herne Hill and Sutton / Wimbledon  

London Overground  

  • No trains between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction 
  • No trains between Sydenham and Crystal Palace from Saturday 26 to Tuesday 29 October  

The dates of the closure have been timed to take place at the same time as many schools in the area have their half-term break, when fewer people generally travel.   

If you use these sections of the network, please plan ahead as you will need to amend your journey during the closure, and journeys will take longer. 

How will my journey be affected? 

To find out how trains to or from your station will be affected by these works and for advice on what alternatives options are available, click on the station below:

Where can I find out more about the work that Network Rail is doing?

You can read more about the works and benefits at their South London Resignalling page.