Passengers stranded at London’s Gatwick Airport due to the closure of train lines after sinkholes were found. The disruption has led to all train services between Purley and East Croydon being shut down, causing transport chaos. The Gatwick Express is suspended, with operations not expected to resume until Monday morning, leaving bewildered passengers waiting at the airport.
Images of traffic chaos around Gatwick were shared by a motorist following the rail disruption. Southern Railway has provided a list of running services for current travelers but is advising against further travel for the day. Alternative routes are suggested, although passengers are warned of potential delays and crowded conditions.
Services between London Bridge and Caterham are operating normally but may experience delays. Southern services from London Victoria toward Bognor Regis/Portsmouth Harbour will divert via Dorking and not run between Clapham Junction and Horsham. Southern services to Ore/Littlehampton will only run to Haywards Heath, canceling services between London Victoria and Haywards Heath.
Southern services between London Victoria and East Grinstead are running with potential delays, while there is no service between Purley and Tattenham Corner. Gatwick Airport has advised passengers of the closure between Gatwick and London Victoria/London Bridge due to blocked rail lines at Purley, suggesting alternative routes and extra travel time. Rail replacement services are available, but passengers may experience longer waiting times.
Reedham – Coulsdon Town – Woodmansterne – Chipstead – Kingswood – Tadworth – Tattenham Corner route is affected. Southern Railway shared images of a damaged bridge near Purley station, requiring urgent repairs and resulting in station closures. Gatwick Express confirmed the disruption between Gatwick Airport and East Croydon, with services altered and limited to London Victoria to East Croydon routes.