Person dies near Southwick station, disrupting London Victoria rail services
All lines between Brighton and Worthing were closed following the incident on September 17.
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A person has died after being struck by a train near Southwick station on September 17. The incident caused all railway lines between Brighton and Worthing to close, affecting Southern services. British Transport Police confirmed that the incident was not being treated as suspicious.
The British Transport Police were called to the area close to Southwick station at 2.15pm on September 17 following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers attended with paramedics, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
Train disruption hits London Victoria services after incident
Services between Brighton and Worthing were halted, causing cancellations and delays for passengers.
The line closure resulted in widespread disruption for Southern services. Routes between Brighton, West Worthing, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth & Southsea, and Southampton Central were impacted. Services travelling between London Victoria and Littlehampton also faced cancellations or alterations, with some trains starting and ending their journeys at different stations.
Replacement bus services were put in place between Brighton and Worthing from 4.30pm. Passengers were advised to consider alternative travel arrangements, with tickets accepted on Gatwick Express, Thameslink, London Underground, and South Western Railway services. Southern warned that journeys could take at least 60 minutes longer than usual.
Disruption to services was anticipated to continue until approximately 6pm on September 17.
Southern Rail Disruption: Person Hit By Train Near Brighton
Journeys between London Victoria and the south coast are delayed by over an hour.
Questions this report answers
+What happened near Southwick station on September 17?
A person died after being hit by a train near Southwick station on September 17. British Transport Police attended the scene and confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious. A file is being prepared for the coroner.
+How did this incident affect rail services?
All lines between Brighton and Worthing were closed, causing significant disruption to Southern services. This included routes between London Victoria and Littlehampton, with trains cancelled or revised and replacement buses operating.
+When was the disruption expected to end?
Disruption to rail services following the incident near Southwick station was expected to continue until approximately 6pm on September 17. Passengers were advised to allow extra time for their journeys.
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