Following a trespass incident between Gatwick Airport and Purley all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains running through these stations may still be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

Customer advice:

Services can now run normally again, but some residual delays are expected, affecting trains running in both directions.

You can travel using your normal route, but please allow some extra time for your journey.

Planning your journey:

Live departure boards can be found here, and you can view a live map of the network here.

You can also use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Earlier this morning, a trespass incident was reported in the Earlswood area.

When trespassing is reported, trains in the area slow down or stop for safety. Emergency services and Network Rail will respond to remove the person from the tracks.

Trespassing on the railway is extremely dangerous. Trains run at all times, and you may not see or hear them until it's too late. Many areas also have a high-voltage third rail, steep drops, and other hazards.

It’s also illegal, with serious penalties for obstructing the railway.

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.