Southern Rail Disruption: Person Hit By Train Near Brighton
Journeys between London Victoria and the south coast are delayed by over an hour.
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Southern railway services connecting London Victoria with the south coast are facing considerable disruption this afternoon. The cause is an incident where an individual was struck by a train close to Brighton.
The affected routes include services to Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth, and Southampton. All rail lines situated between Brighton and Worthing have been closed. This has led to train cancellations, delays, and revised schedules as emergency services attend the scene.
Train disruption hits London Victoria services after incident
Services between Brighton and Worthing were halted, causing cancellations and delays for passengers.
Passengers are advised that their journeys may take at least one hour longer than normally scheduled. This disruption is anticipated to continue until approximately 5pm this evening.
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+What is causing the disruption to Southern railway services?
Southern railway services are disrupted because a person was hit by a train near Brighton. Emergency services are responding to the incident.
+Which routes are affected by the disruption?
Services between London Victoria and the south coast are affected, including routes to Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth, and Southampton. All lines between Brighton and Worthing are closed.
+How long will the disruption last?
Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 5pm this evening. Passengers are warned that journeys will take at least an hour longer than usual.
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