Passengers caused disturbance on a train earlier today between Lancing and Worthing. Trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed as services return to normal.
Disruption is expected until 09:30.
Customer Advice:
Southern services have been delayed in the direction of Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central. The line has now reopened, but please be aware that delays are still present on this route. You will need to allow at least 15 minutes to reach your destination.
Late-running trains may be revised. This means they may not stop at all of the usual stations, or they may terminate part of the way along their usual routes.
As a result, you may need to change trains to get to your destination.
We know this may mean your journey takes longer, and Southern are very sorry for the inconvenience this will cause. However, it does allow trains and crew back to the right places for the rest of the day's timetable.
We'll be keeping our departure boards and station announcements up to date, so please keep an eye on the latest information when you're travelling. You can also see the next train from your station here.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:
- Southern services via any reasonable route
- Stagecoach 700 between Brighton, Littlehampton and Portsmouth Harbour
Planning your journey:
You can see a live map of the network here. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Southern had a report of passengers causing a disturbance at East Worthing. The line towards Portsmouth Harbour and Southampton Central was blocked due to the train awaiting police attendance at this station. The train has now moved, but delays have accrued as a result.
Southern are working closely with local staff, the police and Network Rail to ensure this incident is dealt with as quickly and safely as possible.
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.