Southern Rail: Sussex and Surrey train delays amid signalling fault and engineering works; weather warning also issued
Trains have been subject to delays in Sussex and Surrey due to a signalling fault and engineering works.
Southern Rail reported at 8.10am – on Friday (November 14) – that there was a fault with the signalling system between Horsham and Gatwick Airport.
“Trains running between these stations, in either direction, will be subject to delays,” a travel notice read.
"If you are travelling now, you can continue to use your normal route but your train may be delayed when travelling through the Ifield area.
“Please check your train before you travel and allow at least an extra 15 minutes for your journey.”
By 9am, services were no longer being affected by the signalling fault.
This incident came after overnight disruption between Purley and Gatwick Airport.
This was ‘due to engineering work’ and meant that all lines were blocked, Thameslink reported at 11.40pm on Thursday.
The company added: “Train services running through these stations may be delayed or diverted via Redhill.
"Disruption is expected until the end of the day.”
Disruption came to an end by 2am.
If you have been delayed by 15 minutes or more, you may be eligible for delay repay. You can make a claim at delayrepay.southernrailway.com
Storm Claudia warning
Train companies across the UK are prepared for disruption on Friday, amid an amber warning for rain. The Met Office has warned of a 'danger to life', with Storm Claudia ‘expected to bring heavy rain leading to flooding and disruption’.
A Southern Rail social media post read: “The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning as Storm Claudia moves across the Southern network today.
“Train services and routes could be affected, so we recommend checking before you travel.”