TfL rules out regular London Overground trains to London Bridge

A plan to run London Overground trains into London Bridge as a regular service is unlikely to happen because Southern is expected to restore their service through the Sydenham Corridor to four trains an hour in 2025.

Week long closure of South London railways is cancelled

A planned week long closure of part of South London railways has been cancelled, and trains in the Tooting, Crystal Palace, Tulse Hill and Peckham Rye areas will now run as normal during the school half-term

Kenley rail station trialling short-term use of its station car park

Since the pandemic upended commuting behaviour, there have been empty spaces in some railway station car parks during the day, and now Kenley railway station in south London will trial the idea of letting local shoppers use the station for short-term parking.

TfL considering London Overground extension to London Bridge

Transport for London (TfL) is considering extending the London Overground to run into London Bridge station to replace capacity lost when Southern cut services in south London.

Step-free access completed at East Grinstead station

The railway station in the commuter town of East Grinstead has gained step-free access following several years of local campaigning.

Step free access coming to Streatham station

Network Rail is about to start work on making Streatham station in South London accessible with a £5 million upgrade to add two lifts and revamp the ticket hall.

New entrance opens at Imperial Wharf railway station

A new entrance has opened on the northbound platform at Imperial Wharf station in Chelsea Harbour to help reduce overcrowding on the narrow staircase that leads to the existing entrance.

Tickets Alert: Take a trip on Southern Railway’s last Class 455 train

The last ever British Rail Class 455 train to run on Southern Railway tracks will be running a special all-day tour on the last day of the trains being in passenger service.

Eridge railway station gets step-free access

Eridge Station, a relatively quiet station in the middle of the countryside received a major upgrade that was formally opened last week, it's now at long last an accessible station.

Southern Railway suspends services into Victoria Station until 10th January

The train operator, Southern is suspending services to London Victoria from next week, until at least 10th January due to increased levels of staff sickness.

Southern trains set for refurbishment and upgrades

A fleet suburban and commuter service trains operated by Southern are to be given an upgrade over the next few months, with the first of the refitted trains coming into service this autumn.

Plans to restore British Railways sign at Gipsy Hill station

An old British Railways era sign from Gipsy Hill station is set to be restored after a local group started a fundraising campaign.

Government plans to close Newhaven Marine rail station

One of the more delightful quirks of British Railways could come to an end, with the planned closure of Newhaven Marine station.

Southern Railway tops the league of worst railways

For the third year in a row, Southern Railway has scored the lowest customer satisfaction ranking in a survey by Which magazine.