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Disruption between Reading and Gatwick Airport expected until 17:00 

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Incident reported: Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 07:23

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Last updated

Wednesday 24 December 2025 at 10:34

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Reading and Gatwick Airport

Description

A shortage of train crew between Reading and Gatwick Airport means some services running between these stations may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket, at no additional cost on the following services:

  • Elizabeth line between London Paddington and Farringdon

  • London Underground via any reasonable route until 17:00

  • Southern between Gatwick Airport and Reigate, and also between London Victoria and Dorking

  • South Western Railway between Reading and Clapham Junction / London Waterloo

  • Thameslink between Farringdon 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.