Southern train delays and suspensions in Sussex following report of trespassers on railway in Clapham Junction area

At 1.49pm, Southern said on X: “There are trespassers on the railway in the Clapham Junction area. Some lines are blocked through this station and delays, cancellations and major alterations can be expected.”

At 3.12pm Southern said: “The trespasser has been removed from the railway and the power to the rails has been restored. Services changes will remain in place while we work on getting trains back on schedule.”

Southern then listed various suspensions to train services.

At 3.18pm Southern said: “Trains that usually run between London Victoria and Eastbourne/Ore will now run between East Croydon and Ore only. These services will also run hourly.”

At 3.36pm Southern said: “Gatwick Express services that usually run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport/Brighton are suspended in both directions.” The company added: “If travelling from Brighton, you can use alternative Thameslink or Southern services between Brighton/Hove and Gatwick Airport.”

At 3.47pm Southern said: “Services that usually run between London Victoria and Reigate/Gatwick Airport are suspended.” The company said: “At Redhill, you can change for Great Western Railway services to Reigate.”

At 4.17pm Southern said: “Services that usually run between London Victoria and Littlehampton will operate hourly between East Croydon and Littlehampton only.”

At 4.20pm it said: “Trains that usually run between London Victoria and Bognor Regis will now run between Gatwick Airport and Bognor Regis only. If you are travelling between Gatwick Airport and London Victoria, you can use alternative Southern or Thameslink services to London Bridge or London Blackfriars and then change for London Underground or London buses to Victoria. Alternatively, change at Horsham for Southern services via Dorking to London Victoria.”

At 4.22pm Southern said: “Services that usually run between East Grinstead and London Victoria will now run between East Grinstead and East Croydon only.”

At 4.28pm Southern said: “Services that usually run between London Victoria and Horsham via Epsom and Dorking may run between Epsom and Horsham only.”

At 5.12pm Southern said: “Your ticket will continue to be accepted on alternative operators while we work on getting our services back on schedule.”

People can visit www.southernrailway.com/service-updates/service-updates/alternative-route-maps to see if there is an alternative route for a journey. People can also follow x.com/SouthernRailUK for more updates.