Train disruption hits London Victoria services after incident
Services between Brighton and Worthing were halted, causing cancellations and delays for passengers.
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Train services between Brighton and Worthing experienced major disruption after a person was hit by a train on Tuesday. The incident led to the closure of all lines in the affected section, causing widespread cancellations and delays for passengers travelling on routes that serve London Victoria.
Impact on Services
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Engineering works will see late-night services terminate early or be cancelled between Tuesday and Thursday.
Southern Rail confirmed that the closure of lines between Brighton and Worthing was necessary to allow emergency services to attend to the incident. This closure resulted in knock-on effects for services connecting to Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth & Southsea, Southampton Central, and Littlehampton, as well as services directly to London Victoria.
Commuters were advised by Southern Rail to seek alternative travel arrangements. The company warned that journeys could take at least an hour longer than usual. The disruption was expected to continue until approximately 5pm on Tuesday.
Passengers affected by the delays and cancellations were informed that they may be entitled to compensation. Southern Rail recommended that travellers retain their train tickets and make a note of their journey details to support any claims.
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For those affected by the incident, Southern Rail also provided information on support services, reminding passengers that they could contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for a confidential conversation.
Questions this report answers
+What caused the disruption to train services?
Train services between Brighton and Worthing were disrupted because a person was hit by a train. This incident led to the closure of all lines in that section, causing cancellations and delays.
+Which services were affected by the incident?
All services between Brighton and Worthing were halted. This caused cancellations and delays on routes affecting London Victoria, as well as services to Bognor Regis, Chichester, Portsmouth & Southsea, Southampton Central, and Littlehampton.
+How long were the delays expected to last?
Southern Rail advised passengers that delays were expected to last until approximately 5pm on Tuesday. Commuters were warned that their journeys could take at least an hour longer than usual.
+Can passengers claim compensation for the disruption?
Yes, passengers who were affected by the disruption may be entitled to compensation. Southern Rail advised travellers to keep their train tickets and note their journey details to support any compensation claims.
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