Disruption to Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Across the Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express network

Description

A number of incidents across the Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express networks today have caused disruption on various routes.

As a result, services across the whole network may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected to continue until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services are subject to delays, cancellations, and alterations due to a number of incidents across the network.

A reduced service will run between London, Gatwick Airport and the south coast, and between Brighton and Littlehampton.

For the latest information, you should listen to announcements and check station screens. You are strongly advised to check journey planners before you travel, and leave a minimum of 30 minutes extra to complete your journey.

Expected changes to services

The following alterations are expected:

• Gatwick Express services that run between London Victoria and Brighton are suspended

• Southern services that run between London Victoria and Littlehampton will divert via Horsham, running fast from Gatwick Airport to Littlehampton

• Thameslink services that run between Cambridge and Brighton are suspended

Travel advice

For journeys between London, Gatwick Airport and Brighton, you should travel on alternative Southern and Thameslink services.

For journeys between Brighton and Littlehampton, you should travel on alternative Southern services towards your destination.

For journeys between London and the Hastings/Ashford area, you should use Southeastern services from London Bridge and London St Pancras International.

For journeys between London and Portsmouth/Southampton, you should use Southwestern Railway services from London Waterloo.

You may need change trains at an intermediate station, or travel on more trains than normal, to complete your journey.

Ticket acceptance:

Your ticket will be accepted on the below at no additional cost:

• Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services between London and the south coast

• Southeastern services between London Terminals, Hastings, and Ashford International (including high-speed services from London St Pancras International)

• South Western Railway services between London Waterloo, Portsmouth, and Southampton

• London Underground services between London Terminals

• London Buses between Norwood Junction, Selhurst, and Clapham Junction

Planning your journey:

You can use live departure boards, a live map of the network and the alternative route guide to help you.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A number of incidents are causing disruption on our network today. These include:

• A safety inspection of the track between Haywards Heath and Three Bridges

• Urgent repairs to the track between Clapham Junction and Selhurst

• A speed restriction between Purley and Gatwick Airport

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.