A problem currently under investigation at Arundel means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running through this station may be cancelled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
Customer Advice
Southern have recently been told about this incident, and are working to get more information for you.
Your journey is likely to be disrupted, but an exact estimate for any delays is not known 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, you'll be notified shortly.
If you're waiting on a train which is delayed between stations:
If your train is delayed between stations, please remain where you are and listen to announcements, or speak to staff for further information. Southern will get you moving as soon as possible. They are aware of your location, and teams will be doing everything they can to help you continue your journey.
Please don't leave the train unless you are asked to do so. Other trains may still be moving in the area, and the track is also a very hazardous environment. In areas where the trains are powered by an electric third rail, this usually stays live and dangerous during incidents, and looks the same as other rails.
In the meantime, you can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following:
- Alternative Southern services via any reasonable route
- Compass Travel route 100 for Pulborough, Billingshurst, and Horsham
- Stagecoach Buses route 9 for Arundel, Littlehampton, Angmering Worthing, Lancing, and Shoreham by Sea
Planning your journey:
You can see a live map of the network here. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
You can also use the app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
An operational incident is delaying the journey of a train in this area. This refers to a problem which Southern need to investigate before the train and its crew can continue.
It may be needed to do this alongside other partners, such as Network Rail, in order to gather all the details needed. This will let us determine that the train can move safely and the railway can reopen for normal use.
The railway operates on a number of "failsafe" systems. This means that if a possible fault or a procedural issue is detected, trains will be stopped, or there will be restrictions on how they can move. In many cases, no issue will have occurred, but services will stop as a precaution. In all cases, however, a thorough investigation will take place before it is decided that the train can move.
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.