Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekend Submitted by daniel on Fri, 15/11/2024 - 12:00 Picture Image The work will affect trains from November 16 through to November 17. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (November 16 and November 17): Engineering work is taking place at London Victoria, closing all lines. No Gatwick Express or Southern services will run to or from London Victoria. Replacement buses will run between East Croydon and Clapham Junction, calling at West Croydon, Selhurst, Thornton Heath, Norbury, Streatham Common, Balham and Wandsworth Common. Read more about Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekendAdd new comment
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 11/11/2024 - 16:00 Picture Image The work will affect trains from November 11 through to November 15. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Monday to Thursday (November 11 to November 14): Engineering work is taking place between West Croydon and London Bridge and Norwood Junction via Sydenham, closing all lines. From around 11.15pm until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, trains to and from London Bridge will be amended. Read more about Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekAdd new comment
Streatham Common station: Person dies after hit by train Submitted by daniel on Fri, 08/11/2024 - 10:46 Picture Image Police were called to Streatham Common station on Thursday (November 7), to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 2.50pm. Emergency services were called to the scene, but a person was pronounced dead at the scene. A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.” The death impacted both Southern Railway and the Gatwick Express between East Croydon and Clapham Junction. Read more about Streatham Common station: Person dies after hit by trainAdd new comment
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekend Submitted by daniel on Fri, 01/11/2024 - 12:00 Picture Image The work will affect trains on November 2 and November 3. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend. Sunday (November 3): Engineering work is taking place between Oxted and Crowborough or Uckfield, closing all lines, including some in the Croydon area. All day on Sunday, no train services will run and will be replaced with bus services between Purley and Oxted, East Grinstead, Crowborough or Uckfield. Read more about Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekendAdd new comment
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Tue, 29/10/2024 - 10:49 Picture Image The work will affect trains from October 29 through to November 1. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. Tuesday to Friday (October 29 to November 1): Major improvement works are taking place between South Bermondsey and Streatham and between Balham and Norwood Junction, closing some lines in the Croydon area. No trains will run between London Bridge and Streatham, and between London Bridge and Beckenham Junction. Read more about Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekAdd new comment
Leigham Court Road in Streatham closes after crash Submitted by daniel on Sun, 27/10/2024 - 12:48 Picture Image Police were called to a one vehicle crash on Leigham Court Road at 4am today (October 27). There has been no injuries or arrests at this stage. Police have confirmed that there is a road closure in place while fuel is cleared. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "It was a one vehicle collision at around 4am – no injuries or arrest. Read more about Leigham Court Road in Streatham closes after crashAdd new comment
Major improvements affecting Southern trains through Croydon Submitted by daniel on Fri, 25/10/2024 - 16:00 Picture Image The work will affect trains from October 26 through to October 27. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this weekend. Saturday and Sunday (October 26 and October 27): Major improvements works are taking place between South Bermondsey and Streatham and between Balham and Norwood Junction, closing some lines from Saturday to Friday. As a result, no trains will run between: London Victoria and West Croydon (via Crystal Palace). London Victoria and London Bridge. London Bridge and Streatham. Read more about Major improvements affecting Southern trains through CroydonAdd new comment
Chris Kaba ‘core member’ of one of London’s most dangerous gangs Submitted by daniel on Tue, 22/10/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image The 24-year-old was said to have shot a rival in the legs at a nightclub six days before he died in September 2022, and would have stood trial for attempted murder had he survived. He was also found to have gunshot residue on his sleeve and a balaclava in his pocket on the night he was killed by a police marksman, which it was suggested was evidence he had been involved in a second shooting the previous night. Read more about Chris Kaba ‘core member’ of one of London’s most dangerous gangsAdd new comment
Streatham:Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 16:43 Picture Image Martyn Blake, 40, stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24-year-old through the front windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham on September 5, 2022. The jury deliberated for some three hours on Monday to clear Mr Blake who appeared to be briefly overcome with emotion as the verdict was returned. He breathed out, puffed his cheeks and turned away in an apparent show of relief. The family of Mr Kaba, who sat in the well of the court, sat in stony silence and made no immediate reaction. Read more about Streatham:Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris KabaAdd new comment
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 10:14 Picture Image The work will affect trains from October 21 through to October 25. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. October 22 to October 25 (Tuesday to Friday): Engineering work is taking place between Peckham Rye and Streatham Common or West Norwood, closing some lines in the Croydon area. Lines will close overnight from early Tuesday morning to Friday morning. The 12.01am train from London Bridge to Selhurst will run non-stop between Peckham Rye and Tulse Hill. Read more about Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this weekAdd new comment