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The first part of a crucial improvement to one of South East London’s busiest railways has completed in the heart of Lewisham, with a further three-day project about to get underway.

Network Rail engineers and contractors have begun work repairing a 30 metre landslip on the railway between Horsham and Dorking, not far from Ockley station. No trains have been able to run on the line since Christmas.

Network Rail staff will shortly begin a package of improvements for passengers in South West London and Hampshire between Christmas and New Year to maintain and upgrade the railway, and improve reliability for those essential workers still relying on the rail network every day. 

Engineering works at South East London's busiest rail junctions are set to bring more reliable journeys in the New Year.

Passengers who need to make essential journeys should check before they travel as there will be changes to services on a few routes due to engineering works including the Gatwick Airport station upgrade project. Details on individual journeys, including the times of trains will be available in journey planners and on National Rail Enquiries.

The first half of December has seen bridge strikes in Kent and South East London occurring at nearly double the average rate, leading to renewed calls for drivers to know the heights of their vehicles.

Twelve companies have been awarded contracts to deliver buildings and civils work across Network Rail’s Southern region, which spans Kent, Sussex and the South of England.

Drivers are being reminded to watch for and stop when red warning lights are displayed at automatic half barrier crossings.