Disruption between Reading and Gatwick Airport expected until 17:00
Service alteration details
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.