Delays between Purley and Gatwick Airport expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Gatwick Express between London Victoria and Brighton

Southern between London Victoria and Littlehampton / Bognor Regis / Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour / Eastbourne / Ore, and also between Redhill and Gatwick Airport

Thameslink between Peterborough and Horsham, between Cambridge and Brighton, and also between Bedford and Gatwick Airport / There Bridges / Brighton

Description

A points failure between Purley and Gatwick Airport means trains have to run at a reduced speed on some southbound lines.

Services may pick up delays of up to 15 minutes as a result.

This can be expected until 18:00.

Customer advice:

Delays of 10-15 minutes are possible this afternoon, affecting trains running towards Gatwick Airport, Three Bridges, Brighton, Horsham and the coast.

You can travel using your normal route, but please allow some extra time for your journey.

Planning your journey:

You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.

You can use the Southern or Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A points failure is affecting some routes through this area.

Points are moveable sections of track that guide trains onto different routes at junctions. If they develop a fault due to obstructions, electronic failures or other issues, trains cannot safely pass.

Network Rail is sending teams to investigate. To work safely, they may need to stop trains, which could delay services.

Once on-site, they'll diagnose the fault and look for a quick fix. Some repairs may take longer if replacement parts or expert advice are needed.

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.