A points failure in the Balham area is causing disruption between Balham and West Croydon. Trains may be cancelled or delayed. This is expected until 14:00.

Customer Advice

Southern have been advised of a cracked crossing in the Balham area.

This is preventing trains from travelling via their intended route between Balham and Crystal Palace.

In addition, some services will divert from London Victoria, and operate to / from London Bridge.

Please check journey planners prior to starting your journey if possible.

If you require the following stations, please use London Buses to complete your journey, where your ticket will be accepted.

• Streatham Hill
• West Norwood
• Gipsy Hill
• Crystal Palace
• Norwood Junction

 

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Network Rail staff are on route, and further updates will be provided once they have arrived.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

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Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

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