Southern Rail: Trespassers blocks services to Gatwick Airport
Trespassers on the line have blocked services to Gatwick Airport, Southern Rail has reported.
The rail operated reported at 6.46pm on Tuesday, September 1 that services between Redhill and Gatwick Airport had been blocked following the trespasser.
A spokesperson for Southern Rail said: “You can continue to use your normal route, however you will need to allow an additional 15 minutes to complete your journey.
“Please check live departures and journey planners before you travel: https://southernrailway.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey”
Southern Rail have also reported delays to services between Haywards Heath and Oxted following a safety inspection of the track.
A spokesperson for Southern Rail said: “Operators have had a report of a possible issue with the track in this area. Network Rail's engineers will be attending as soon 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 normally 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.
"Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”