Welcome to the Rail Engineering works thread on SE23 Rocks. The aim is to give you an update on the following weekend engineering works from not just Forest Hill and Honor Oak Park, but from other stations that are close by to SE23 such as Catford Bridge, Lower Sydenham and Crofton Park which are also used by SE23 residents who live closer to those stations.
I’ll also occasionally update on weekday late evening engineering works, timetable changes and give you a preview of rail services for the Christmas period to help you plan your commute.
However, please also check the relevant websites or apps if you’re unsure if my information is correct.
So here’s the update for Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th April 2026.
Forest Hill & Honor Oak Park:
A normal service operates Saturday on Southern and the Windrush Line. On Sunday, Southern services operate between London Bridge and Crystal Palace only. A normal service operates on the Windrush line.
Catford Bridge & Lower Sydenham:
A normal service operates on Saturday. On Sunday services are diverted to Cannon Street and additionally call at St. Johns and New Cross from start of service until 1015 (at Catford Bridge), the first service to Charing Cross is at 1033.
Crofton Park & Catford:
A reduced service of one train per hour operates between Victoria and Sevenoaks, not calling at Elephant & Castle or Blackfriars. Change at Victoria for the District & Circle Lines for Blackfriars. Buses 171 and 172 go to the Elephant and Castle from outside Crofton Park. (171 from Catford).
Finally to add there is a tube strike from 21-22 April, then again from the 23-24 April. Check the TfL website or TfL Go for the latest updates on disruption to your services. These don’t affect the Elizabeth line, the DLR and other London Overground lines.