A landslide has caused a derailment on the slow lines near Redhill. BBC news story here.
Derailed train between Redhill and Purley via Merstham
Time Reported: 12:41
Route Affected: Watford Junction/London Victoria East Croydon Merstham - Redhill Gatwick Airport Haywards Heath Brighton & Tunbridge Wells Tonbridge Redhill Gatwick Airport Three Bridges Horsham
TOC/s Affected: First Capital Connect, Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Southern
Description: Train services between Redhill and Purley via Merstham are being disrupted due to a derailed passenger train in the Merstham area after a landslip. There are no reported injuries to members of the public or train crew. Train services are currently at a stand in the Merstham and Redhill area. Train services not at a stand are being diverted not calling at Merstham and Redhill. Delays up to 20 minutes can be expected due to congestion in the area.
Easements: London Buses are accepting National Rail tickets between East Croydon and Redhill via Purley
Updates: 13:52 Road replacement transport is in operation between Redhill and Purley in both directions
There is currently no estimate for a normal train service to resume
Derailed train between Redhill and Purley via Merstham
Time Reported: 12:41
Route Affected: Watford Junction/London Victoria East Croydon Merstham - Redhill Gatwick Airport Haywards Heath Brighton & Tunbridge Wells Tonbridge Redhill Gatwick Airport Three Bridges Horsham
TOC/s Affected: First Capital Connect, Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Southern
Description: Train services between Redhill and Purley via Merstham are being disrupted due to a derailed passenger train in the Merstham area after a landslip. There are no reported injuries to members of the public or train crew. Train services are currently at a stand in the Merstham and Redhill area. Train services not at a stand are being diverted not calling at Merstham and Redhill. Delays up to 20 minutes can be expected due to congestion in the area.
Easements: London Buses are accepting National Rail tickets between East Croydon and Redhill via Purley
Updates: 13:52 Road replacement transport is in operation between Redhill and Purley in both directions
There is currently no estimate for a normal train service to resume