A points failure at Brighton means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running to / from this station may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 22:00.
Customer Advice
A points failure has led to Platforms 3, 4 and 5 being closed at Brighton Station.
There could be some delays and a few alterations to Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services in this area.
It is recommend that you check your train before you travel, and leave around 10-15 minutes of extra time for your journey.
You can still use your normal route for your journey.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
You can also see an alternative route guide here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A points failure has been reported, and this is preventing trains from using some of the platforms at Brighton.
Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.
Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.
There are various backup systems which allow signallers to try to "set" the points, and in some cases, the points may be available for trains in one of the directions they serve, but not another. However, with more severe failures, the line in question may be blocked entirely.
Network Rail will send their specialist Signalling & Telecoms teams to site, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. To allow staff to access the railway, sometimes we have to stop trains completely, which can lead to your train being held at stations or signals en route.
As soon as it's safe to go on the line, the Network Rail staff will diagnose the fault and find any quick solutions to resolve it.
Whilst this is being done, staff will be monitoring progress closely. At times, replacement parts may be needed, or specialist advice from suppliers, which is why some points failures take longer to resolve than others.
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.