No Gatwick Express trains to run on services throughout Sussex

No Gatwick Express trains are to run on services throughout Sussex, the rail operator has confirmed.

Gatwick Express stated at 5.06pm on Wednesday, March 18 that no Gatwick Express services would run in either direction between London Victoria, Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Brighton until the end of the day.

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Gatwick Express trains.

A spokesperson for Gatwick Express added: “This is because the usual number of platforms at Gatwick Airport is not available, as there has been a points failure at this station

“If you are travelling between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, and also as far as Haywards Heath, alternative Southern services will be available.

“If you are travelling between Gatwick Airport, Haywards Heath and Brighton, alternative Thameslink services will be available

“We recommend you leave at least 20 minutes of extra time to use these alternatives, which will be available at no extra cost. Please be aware that you may need to change trains on journeys between London Victoria and Brighton

“Alternative services will also be busier than usual.”

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