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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Rail passengers warned ahead of Redhill to Tonbridge line closure
Rail passengers have been warned to check before they travel ahead of a 10-day line will replace Southern trains from 16 to 25 August as 13 miles (20.9km) of high voltage power cables are renewed between Nutfield and Leigh in on the line between Redhill and Tonbridge, in Kent, to protect the track from landslips and replace worn-out rails will also take place, Network Rail McAuliffe, Network Rail Sussex route director, said: "We know there is never a good time to close the railway and appreciate passengers managing changes to their journey while the line is closed." The railway embankment near Edenbridge will be strengthened with a 360-metre-long steel wall either side of the track following disruption caused by landslips in recent 11 bridges will undergo structural inspections and 200m of rail will be replaced at Godstone. During the works, there will be no trains between Redhill and Tonbridge. Instead, replacement buses will are expected to take longer than usual and passengers are urged to allow extra time, Southern McAuliffe added: "By working over ten consecutive days in August, we can get the work done much more quickly and avoid weekend after weekend of bus replacement services, which we know is frustrating for our passengers."It also means we won't disrupt school and college students, who make a significant percentage of passengers on the route in term time."
The Sun
11-07-2025
- The Sun
Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans
A MAJOR UK train line is set to shut this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidays and sunseekers heading to one of the country's top resorts. It comes as hot weather sweeps the country and holidaymakers battle for space on packed beaches. 1 Network Rail has warned tourists and motorsport fans travelling between Brighton and London they will face severe disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair works. Train bosses say there will be no services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey. This is due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and Coulsdon. Replacement buses Rail replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport will still run but will take "considerably longer" than usual. Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption and said the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said. The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday. In June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South London. Jenny Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this. "It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible. "Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute." Heading to Brighton or Gatwick Airport this weekend? Here's what you need to know ... With the main line blocked between London and the south coast, via Gatwick, passengers intending to travel on 13 July should plan ahead and allow significantly more time to travel – especially to Gatwick Airport. Here is the latest advice from Network Rail: Customers travelling between London and Gatwick Airport should use Southern trains between London Victoria and East Grinstead for frequent bus services between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges. Customers travelling between London and the South Coast should use train services to/from East Grinstead, where replacement bus services will be running to/from Three Bridges for onward journeys. Direct Southern trains will also run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, via an alternative route. Please note, this will take considerably longer than the usual service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Redhill /Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge.
Scottish Sun
11-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans
Closure will also affect passengers flying from major airport as rail bosses issue updated advice TRAIN PAIN Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR UK train line is set to shut this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidays and sunseekers heading to one of the country's top resorts. It comes as hot weather sweeps the country and holidaymakers battle for space on packed beaches. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Network Rail has warned tourists and motorsport fans travelling between Brighton and London they will face severe disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair works. Train bosses say there will be no services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey. This is due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and Coulsdon. Replacement buses Rail replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport will still run but will take "considerably longer" than usual. READ MORE IN NEWS SEX ATTACK Teen girl and woman 'raped and sexually assaulted' on UK beach as CCTV issued Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption and said the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said. Major evacuation as 1,500 passengers 'trapped on train for 2 hours with no air con' in sweltering heat The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday. In June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South London. Jenny Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this. "It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible. "Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute." Heading to Brighton or Gatwick Airport this weekend? Here's what you need to know ... With the main line blocked between London and the south coast, via Gatwick, passengers intending to travel on 13 July should plan ahead and allow significantly more time to travel – especially to Gatwick Airport. Here is the latest advice from Network Rail: Customers travelling between London and Gatwick Airport should use Southern trains between London Victoria and East Grinstead for frequent bus services between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges. Customers travelling between London and the South Coast should use train services to/from East Grinstead, where replacement bus services will be running to/from Three Bridges for onward journeys. Direct Southern trains will also run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, via an alternative route. Please note, this will take considerably longer than the usual service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Redhill /Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge.
The Irish Sun
11-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Major UK train line to SHUT this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidaymakers, sunseekers & motorsport fans
A MAJOR UK train line is set to shut this weekend sparking chaos for thousands of holidays and sunseekers heading to one of the country's top resorts. It comes as hot weather sweeps the country and holidaymakers battle for space on packed beaches. Advertisement 1 The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday Credit: David McHugh / Brighton Pictures Network Rail has warned tourists and motorsport fans travelling between Brighton and London they will face severe disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair works. Train bosses say there will be no services between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey. This is due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and Coulsdon. Replacement buses Rail replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption and said the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) said. Major evacuation as 1,500 passengers 'trapped on train for 2 hours with no air con' in sweltering heat The disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on Sunday. In June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South London. Advertisement Most read in The Sun Jenny Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this. "It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible. "Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute." Heading to Brighton or Gatwick Airport this weekend? Here's what you need to know ... With the main line blocked between London and the south coast, via Gatwick, passengers intending to travel on 13 July should plan ahead and allow significantly more time to travel – especially to Gatwick Airport. Here is the latest advice from Network Rail: Customers travelling between London and Gatwick Airport should use Southern trains between London Victoria and East Grinstead for frequent bus services between East Grinstead and Gatwick Airport / Three Bridges. Customers travelling between London and the South Coast should use train services to/from East Grinstead, where replacement bus services will be running to/from Three Bridges for onward journeys. Direct Southern trains will also run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, via an alternative route. Please note, this will take considerably longer than the usual service between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Redhill /Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge. Advertisement
BBC News
11-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Trains from London to Gatwick and Brighton hit by weekend closure
Rail passengers travelling between Brighton and London will be faced with disruption on Sunday due to urgent repair Rail says no trains will run between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, and some parts of Surrey, due to the need to repair switches and crossings near Purley and replacement buses will run from East Grinstead to Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges, while trains direct from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport will still run but will take "considerably longer" than McAuliffe, Sussex route director for Network Rail, apologised for the disruption saying the works were "essential to keep services running safely and reliably". Replacement buses will also run between East Croydon, Redhill and Tattenham Corner and between Redhill and Tonbridge, a spokesperson for rail operator Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) disruption comes as temperatures on the South Coast are expected to hit 28C in Brighton on June, Gatwick-bound passengers said they faced "nightmare" travel after trains were forced to be evacuated when temperatures soared above 30C (86F) in South Saunders, customer service director for GTR, said: "I know that these works will be very disruptive for our passengers, and I am very sorry for any plans which may have to change as a result of this."It's important that our colleagues at Network Rail replace these points as soon as possible."Hundreds of our services cross this section of track each day – and it is vital to have reliable infrastructure which is less susceptible to closures at the last minute."
