Lines reopened: Delays between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport expected until 05:00
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Last updated
07 Jul 2024 at 04:20
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport
Description
Following passengers causing a disturbance on a train between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes. This is expected until 05:00.
Customer Advice:
Trains between East Croydon and Gatwick Airport have been delayed by a passenger causing a disturbance on a train at Coulsdon South earlier tonight.
Trains may still be affected in both directions. This is because overnight engineering works are taking place. Trains are due to run alternately in both directions on the same line through Coulsdon South, but because services have been delayed earlier, there may now be some congestion.
Journeys may take around 20-30 minutes longer than usual.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
We have been waiting for the police to attend to a disruptive passenger on a Thameslink service, which was being held at Coulsdon South. They have now detained the person.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.