Train operator Govia Thameslink Railway has confirmed that services will continue to run across Crawley and West Sussex during the upcoming Easter period in April 2026. While the network remains open for business, residents are being urged to check their travel plans before heading to the station due to essential maintenance work.
The track improvements are being carried out by Network Rail to help make journeys more reliable for passengers in the long term. However, the work means there may be some local route changes or station alterations across the Sussex and South London network throughout the holiday weekend.
Jenny Saunders, the customer service director for the rail firm, advised travellers to use official journey planners to avoid any unexpected delays. The company explained that allowing extra time for journeys will ensure that passengers are not caught out by specific adjustments to the usual timetable.
These updates come as the rail network prepares for a major change in management. The current service is set to be moved into public ownership on 31 May 2026, which will bring an end to the existing private contract.
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