Storm Eunice: Southern Rail tells Sussex passengers 'please do not travel'

Sussex passengers are being urged not to travel by Southern Rail after the Met Office issued a red weather warning.
By Gina Stainer
Published 18th Feb 2022, 08:56 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 08:58 BST
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Southern Rail tweeted: "Storm Eunice is expected to cause severe travel disruption across our network today. Please do not travel. We cannot guarantee that you'll be able to complete your journey."

It added: "A Red Weather Warning is in place for the south and south east. Do not travel today. Tickets dated with today's date will be accepted tomorrow, Saturday 19th February."

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And it has also warned that if passengers must travel, some lifts will not be in service at stations.

"Please note that in the interest of safety, lifts will not be available at the following stations until the storm has passed:

• Redhill

• Horsham

• Lewes

• Gatwick

• Epsom

• Wimbledon

"Please speak to a member of station staff if you require travel assistance."

See also:

Storm Eunice: Public attractions shut in Sussex todayStorm Eunice: West Sussex schools and colleges shut today

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