Buses to replace trains across east Surrey over next three weekends
Buses will replace trains on the branch lines between Reigate and Redhill, and between Redhill and Tonbridge.
Passengers in east Surrey are being asked to plan ahead over the next three weekends as buses are set to replace trains across various towns.
Over the next three weekends maintenance Network Rail are carrying out essential improvements to the railway between Brighton, Gatwick Airport and East Croydon.
This includes line closures between Reigate and Redhill, and between Redhill and Tonbridge.
The exact dates for the closures are the the following:
- Saturday and Sunday 10/11 January 2026 
- Saturday and Sunday 17/18 January 2026
- Saturday and Sunday 24/25 January 2026
A spokesperson from Network Rail says they are aware that closing the railway at any time of the year causes inconvenience however they are taking advantage of the usually quieter period of time for the railway
The emergency works are being designed to boost reliability and safety and will include track renewal, drainage and earthworks.
Network Rail has added that although there are no plans for further closures to the route during the Summer months, passengers should expect various weekend closures throughout the latter half of 2026