RAILWAY disruptions over the Easter period caused by signalling works are over.

No services ran between London Victoria and East Croydon across the four-day bank holiday while works took place as part of a £160 million project to improve signalling between the two stations.

Work on a new track and points was also undertaken at Clapham Junction, while engineers continued work on the station development at Gatwick Airport station.

As a result, Gatwick Express services were suspended, with customers advised to use Southern or Thameslink services between London Bridge and the airport.

Most trains were diverted to London Bridge, with some services running between Balham and East Croydon.

The work officially ended on Monday, April 18.

The next set of work is due to take place from Saturday, April 30, to Monday, May 2.

Prior to the works, Network Rail route director for Sussex Katie Frost said: “I realise this stretch of track seems to be closed a lot lately – but there’s a good reason for that.

“Major investment always means there is a degree of disruption while the work is done, and we are midway through that process now.

“The importance of the East Croydon to Victoria route with commuters means it’s a tough one for us to close outside of weekends and holidays, so this is the least-worst option for everyone.

“However, the equipment we are installing will be more reliable and the project will also reduce everyday delays through new designs of track and signalling.”

The resignalling project, due to be completed at Christmas this year, will see 1970s-era signals replaced with modern LED equivalents, along with a new control system, train detection and some new track.