A fault with the barriers at a level crossing between East Croydon and Watford Junction means that the line is closed. As a result, trains are currently unable to run between these stations.
This is expected until 15:00.
Customer Advice
Southern services between East Croydon and Watford Junction will not run.
This is due to a fault with level crossing barriers in the Mitre Bridge Junction area.
You can use your ticket on the following :
- Southern services to/from London Victoria instead of via Kensington Olympia
- London Underground services across London as appropriate (eg. Victoria Line between London Victoria & London Euston)
- London Northwestern Railway between London Euston & Milton Keynes Central
- London Overground between Clapham Junction and Shepherds Bush
Please note other operators running in the area will also be affected by this incident
Can you tell me more about the incident?
In order to allow Network Rail colleagues the chance to resolve the issue, Southern services are suspended until 3pm. Please use alternatives to complete your journey.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #EastCroydon
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.