Train Service Updates
See if there is any service disruption on the Southern network, check live departures and arrivals from any station or find out about any alternative routes during unplanned disruption.
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The ASLEF union have announced that strike action will take place on:
- Wednesday 4 October
No Thameslink, Great Northern or Gatwick Express services will run on this day. A limited Southern service will run, calling at Gatwick Airport and London Victoria only.
There will also be a ban on overtime on:
- Monday 2 October until Friday 6 October (inclusive).
An amended timetable with fewer services will run on these days. Services will be busier than usual, especially in peak hours.
For full information please visit our Industrial Action page. Always check your full journey before you travel at National Rail.We have been informed industrial action will also take place on London Underground on the following dates:
- Wednesday 4 October
- Friday 6 October
There will be severe disruption on the London Underground network on these days. More information can be found on the Transport For London website.
Last updated: 02/10/2023 11:46
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Planned engineering work for Today
Date:
2 October - 5 October 2023 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southern between Brighton and Portsmouth Harbour, and between London Victoria and Worthing
Engineering work is taking place between Brighton and Worthing, closing all lines each night.
From 23:30 each night, the following will apply:
- 22:40 Portsmouth Harbour to Brighton service will terminate at Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run between Littlehampton and Brighton.
- 00:04 Brighton to West Worthing service will terminate at Hove. A replacement bus will run between Hove and West Worthing.
Additionally, trains running between London Victoria and Worthing will run via Hove and terminate / start at Brighton.
As a result, buses will replace trains between Hove and Worthing.
Industrial action is taking place on Wednesday 4 October and there will be no service on the majority of routes. Plan ahead and check using the National Rail Journey Planner
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
Date:
2 October - 5 October 2023 11:59 PM
Routes affected:
Southern between London Bridge and Streatham Hill
Engineering work is taking place between West Norwood and Crystal Palace, closing some lines each night.
As a result, the 23:58 London Bridge to Streatham Hill service will terminate at Crystal Palace.
A replacement bus will run from Crystal Palace to Streatham Hill.
Industrial action is taking place on Wednesday 4 October and there will be no service on the majority of routes. Plan ahead and check using the National Rail Journey Planner
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 this page.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
To check for future disruptions visit the planned engineering works page.
Other disruptions
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Burgess Hill Facilities: Various changes
At Burgess Hill station, the following issues have been reported:
The station is single staffed.
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use. -
Burgess Hill: Ticket Barriers not in use
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use at Burgess Hill station.
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Crawley: Ticket Vending Machine problem
The ticket vending machines are out of order at Crawley station.
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East Grinstead Facilities: Various changes
At East Grinstead station, the following issues have been reported:
The station has reduced staffing.
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use. -
Harrow & Wealdstone: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 5 and the station footbridge from now until further notice at Harrow & Wealdstone station.
Additional Information:
This affects services towards Milton Keynes and Northampton. Please speak to station staff for further assistance -
Imperial Wharf: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between platform 1 and station exit/entry from now until further notice at Imperial Wharf station.
Additional Information:
This affects Southern and London Overground services towards Clapham Junction. Please speak to station staff for further assistance -
Mitcham Eastfields: Lifts out of order
The lifts will be out of order between the platforms and the footbridge from 10:19 on 23/08/2023 until further notice at Mitcham Eastfields station.
Additional Information:
Step free access is still availble via the level crossing on Eastfields Road. Please speak to station staff for assistance. -
Seaford: Toilets out of order
The Disabled toilets on the platform and on platform 2 are out of order at Seaford station.
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Shoreham-By-Sea: Ticket Office Closure
At Shoreham-By-Sea station, the following issues have been reported:
The ticket office is closed.
Ticket Vending Machines are out of order. -
Wembley Central: Escalators out of order
The escalators will be out of order between platform 5 and booking hall from now until further notice at Wembley Central station.
Additional Information:
This affects Southern services towards Watford Junction and Clapham Junction. Please speak to station staff for further assistance -
Worthing: Ticket Barriers not in use
The automatic ticket barriers are not in use at Worthing station.
Additional Information:
Due to being OOS