PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES
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There are a small number of parliamentary train services operating at odd times of the day over very little used lines.
 
These services keep small sections of track open and avoid train operators/ network rail paying large sums of money to have these sections of track closed.  Due to acts of parliament the section of line requires a train of some sort to run over it – that being an empty train, limited train service or freight train.
New Beckenham
The New Beckenham Parliamentary Service operates between London Cannon Street and Beckenham Junction via New Beckenham.

The short spur of track between New Beckenham and Beckenham Junction is only used by this passenger service.  At other times the line is used by empty coaching stock moves or during times of local engineering works.  

Today's service
A non-stop return service from Tonbridge to London Charing Cross runs over this spur of track at New Beckenham/Beckenham Junction.
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This service is operated by Southeastern.
Streatham Hill
The Streatham Hill Parliamentary Service operates between London Bridge and Streatham Hill via Tulse Hill.

The short spur of track between Tulse Hill and Streatham Hill is only used by this passenger service.  At other times the line is used by empty coaching stock moves or freight trains  The service operates once a day Monday to Friday.  

This service is operated by Southern.  SERVICE DETAILS
​10:01 London Bridge to Streatham Hill (Monday to Friday)
calling at South Bermondsey, Queens Road Peckham, Peckham Rye, East Dulwich, North Dulwich, Tulse Hill & Streatham Hill
West Ruislip
The West Ruislip Parliamentary Service operates between London Paddington and West Ruislip via South Ruislip.

The short spur of track at Old Oak Common West and Northolt Junction is only used by this passenger service.  Parts of the line near South Ruislip are often used by other trains operators during local engineering works.  The service operates twice a day Monday to Friday.

This service is operated by Chiltern Railways.

Today's service
​10:57 South Ruislip to London Paddington (Monday to Friday)
calling at London Paddington only

11:36 London Paddington to West Ruislip (Monday to Friday)
calling at South Ruislip & West Ruislip
Revised /00/2017
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