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Rail travelers have been alerted to potential disruptions on Monday morning due to engineering work over the weekend running behind schedule. The maintenance activities have been concentrated on the Brighton Mainline, affecting sections between Gatwick Airport, Redhill, Reigate, Purley, and East Croydon. National Rail announced on Sunday that the work was unlikely to be completed on time, with delays expected throughout Monday.
Both Thameslink and Southern Rail issued warnings about service interruptions, noting that only two of the four tracks between Gatwick and East Croydon would be operational on Monday. This reduction in available lines will result in a “reduced service across the network,” impacting many commuters. Passengers are advised to consult journey planning tools before traveling and to factor in additional time for their trips.
National Rail highlighted that journey planners were expected to have updated information by 10 pm GMT on Sunday, but noted that last-minute changes and delays could still occur. Travelers wishing to postpone their trips until Tuesday can use tickets dated for Monday on Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services. Southern services running between Reigate and London Victoria, as well as those between Redhill and Tonbridge, are scheduled to operate as normal.
The engineering work on the Brighton Mainline was initially arranged by Network Rail to take place over three weekends in January, with more planned in February, March, and May. Network Rail explained that carrying out the work during the winter months was intended to avoid disruption during the peak tourist season. Some of the specific service adjustments include the suspension of Gatwick Express trains between Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and London Victoria, as well as Thameslink services between Brighton and Cambridge. Additionally, peak-time Southern services between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, and between Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Eastbourne, and London Bridge will not run. No trains will stop at Earlswood or Salfords stations throughout the day
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