Rail delays as '˜urgent repairs' force station platform to close

Southern Rail said it had closed platform two after a set of points were damaged on the tracks.

Services running through the station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Southbound trains are currently using platform one or terminating at Three Bridges or Gatwick Airport, the rail service provider has said.

Some northbound services are starting at Gatwick Airport.

Disruption is expected to last until 11.45pm.

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