Disruption between Gatwick Airport and Purley expected until 20:45 

Route(s) affected

Between Gatwick Airport and Purley

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Gatwick Airport and Purley means that some lines towards East Croydon are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be diverted via Redhill and may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 20:45.

Customer advice:

A safety inspection of the track near the Quarry tunnel is causing disruption to trains between Gatwick Airport and Purley. This is only affecting London bound trains.

Services towards London may divert onto the slow, stopping lines via Redhill. Some services may terminate short, or at a different station to normal. Gatwick Express services are also suspended.

Ensure to check station boards before boarding services to London and allow at least an extra 15 minutes to complete your journey.

For the latest information, please check station boards or the online journey planners.

Planning your journey:

For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.

If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.

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Can you tell me more about the incident?

There has been a report of a possible issue with the track in this area. Network Rail's engineers are attending as quickly as possible to carry out a detailed inspection.

There are various different types of defects, and the first advice usually comes from drivers or other staff travelling through the area. Response staff will check the location which has been specified and find out whether the track is still supported correctly, whether the rails themselves are in the usual condition, and if there are any problems with the fixings and metalwork which attach the rails to the sleepers.

Until this is done, trains have to run at a reduced speed in the affected direction. This is a necessary safety precaution.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.