Network Rail is reminding passengers that their journey may be disrupted this Sunday (12 January) due to engineering work between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon.

This part of the Brighton Main Line is one of the busiest stretches of railway line in the country.

No trains will run between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport, or stations between South Croydon and Gatwick Airport, including Redhill.

While the line is closed, Network Rail’s engineers will carry out maintenance work on track, signalling and power supply systems, and structures.

Workers will also be clearing excess vegetation and removing litter, and will carry out routine inspections. They will be carrying out this work at more than fifty worksites.

Network Rail is advising passengers who wish to travel between London and Gatwick Airport to travel from London Victoria.

They can either take a train to East Grinstead to connect to the rail replacement bus service to the airport, or they can take a direct train service from Victoria. The direct train will take a little more time.

Gatwick Airport railway station underwent upgrade work just over a year ago.

Operators will also run rail replacement bus services for local journeys, including to and from Purley.

Network Rail is advising passengers wishing to travel between London and the South Coast to go via East Grinstead. They can take a rail replacement bus between East Grinstead and Three Bridges.

“This Sunday our teams will be delivering a massive amount of work to ensure that trains continue to run safely and reliably on this crucial section of the Brighton Main Line.

“I’d like to thank customers for bearing with us while our teams work hard to improve this integral part of our rail network”.

Lucy McAuliffe, Sussex Route Director, Network Rail