Changes to timetables from Sunday, September 4 will mean more services on some Southern routes, with some overlapping services reduced.
GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway) says the new Autumn timetable will add 45 weekday train services.
They said there will be no changes for most of the network, however nine routes in South London and the Brighton area, will see increased frequencies or additional stops.
To achieve this, there are reductions on six overlapping routes that have alternative options, mainly to off-peak or Sunday schedules when customer demand is at its lowest.
There are no changes to Gatwick Express timetables.
It is important that passengers check their journeys at www.nationalrail.co.uk for travel on or after Sunday 4 September.
Southern’s Customer Services Director Chris Fowler said:
“We’re pleased to be offering more services overall. Although most changes are small, it’s important that customers check their route for new times before they travel. The new timetables are available on the Southern website and journey planners have been updated.
“Of course, we’ll continue to monitor travel patterns and customer feedback, and to work with local stakeholders as we always do when timetables are introduced, so we can look to add more services in future when and where they’re needed.”
The changes, supplied by GTR, are as follows:
Southern
Brighton to Lewes
Weekdays
An additional hourly service will run between Brighton and Lewes during peak hours, calling at Brighton, London Road, Moulsecoomb, Falmer and Lewes.
Brighton to Hastings
In combination with the additional peak-time Brighton to Lewes services, Brighton to Hastings services will call additionally at London Road (Brighton) off-peak to improve connectivity in the Brighton area.
Brighton to Hove
Weekdays
An additional hourly service will run all day between Brighton and Hove.
Uckfield to London Bridge
Weekdays
Additional services will run to increase frequency to hourly throughout the middle of the day.
London Victoria to East Grinstead
Weekdays
An additional service will run as 19:20 London Victoria to East Grinstead