Delays through East Croydon expected until 04:00

A trespass incident on the railway at East Croydon means some lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be delayed.

Disruption is expected until 04:00.

Customer Advice:

We've recently been told about a trespass incident in the East Croydon area, and we're working to get more information for you.

Your journey on overnight Thameslink services in this area is likely to be delayed, but we don't have an exact estimate for this at the moment.

You'll be able to see any further updates on this page, so please continue to check back here.

If you need to use another route, we'll let you know shortly.

 

Planning your journey:

You can see a live map of the network here. This will now start to show where your journey is likely to be delayed.

 

Can you tell me more about the incident?

At the moment, we're working with local staff and our colleagues at Network Rail to assess the situation.

As soon as trespassing is known about, the speed of trains in the area is reduced, as it's not safe to run services at their usual speeds when someone is on the track. Sometimes, we need to stop trains entirely. Emergency services and Network Rail responders will attend to make sure the person is removed.

Trespassing on the railway is very dangerous. Trains run all day, every day - whether passenger trains, freight trains or specialist engineering work machines. It's not possible to be sure that you can hear when a train is coming, and in many cases, you won't see a train until it is very close to you.

In this area, trains are powered by an electric third rail, which carries a dangerous electric current. There are also other electrical systems and cables, slippery surfaces, steep drops and other hazards.

Network Rail manage the railway infrastructure, and they're working hard to educate everyone about these dangers and prevent people from accessing the track. You can see their latest safety campaigns here.

As well as the dangers, trespassing on the railway is also illegal, and obstructing the railway can carry severe penalties.

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.