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Major upgrade to improve reliability for passengers under way on Thameslink route through central London
- Back-up train detection system to prevent delays and keep trains moving in disruption
- UK’s largest third rail power substation replaced and train cameras fitted
Works start at Peckham Rye station to create more space for passengers
A project will begin next month at one of south London's busiest stations to improve the experience of passengers.
Customers asked to check before they travel if travelling by train this early May bank holiday as engineering work takes place to deliver a better railway across the south east
The vast majority of trains will run as normal but upgrade work will take place on some parts of the railway in Kent, Sussex and south London.
Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishment
The Victorian footbridge at Hampden Park railway station in East Sussex has reopened after a three month refurbishment.
Survey reveals young Londoners underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds nationally believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway.
Survey reveals young adults in Brighton underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway.
EASTER WEEKEND: Railway open for business but passengers are advised to check before they travel in parts of Sussex and South London
While most trains will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, essential engineering work will take place in Sussex and in south London.
Passengers asked to save the date and plan ahead as February 2027 work closes railway between Three Bridges and Brighton/Lewes for nine days
Significant investment on the Brighton Main Line will improve the reliability of the route.
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