{"id":638149,"date":"2025-12-17T12:56:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/638149\/"},"modified":"2025-12-17T12:56:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T12:56:12","slug":"train-station-closure-dates-and-alternative-routes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/638149\/","title":{"rendered":"Train Station Closure Dates and Alternative Routes"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s going to be all sorts of travel disruption hitting Londoners in the new year. As well as already announced closures along the Northern<\/a> and Piccadilly<\/a> lines, another rail shutdown has just entered the chat.\u00a0There\u00a0are going to be several weekends of closures on the Brighton Mainline in the first few months of 2026, affecting travel from London to Gatwick Airport.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re planning on jetting off for a bit of winter sun (not jealous at all btw), you are probably going to need to plan your travel ahead. Here\u2019s what you need to know.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Which rail routes from London to Gatwick Airport will be affected?<\/p>\n

The closures will mean\u00a0there will be no connection between\u00a0Purley \/ East Croydon\u00a0and Gatwick airport.<\/p>\n

The route between\u00a0Brighton \/ Lewes \/ Hove and Three Bridges will also be affected\u00a0on dates separate from those affecting trains to Gatwick.\u00a0<\/p>\n

What dates will the line be closed?<\/p>\n

The Brighton Main Line will be closed between Gatwick Airport and Purley \/ East Croydon, as well as its branches between Reigate and Redhill and between Redhill and Tonbridge, on these dates:<\/p>\n