Chaos on the Rails: Person Hit by Train at Coulsdon South Sparks Major Delays
Redhill Line Blocked After Incident
Trains between Gatwick and Croydon are in turmoil after a person was struck by a train at Coulsdon South. The lines between Gatwick and Purley via Redhill are currently blocked, causing severe delays and widespread disruption.
While some services are still running, they’re skipping stops at Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, and Coulsdon South. Commuters are warned to brace for long waits or find alternative routes.
South East Speed Restrictions Add to Travel Woes
Adding to the misery, Network Rail has imposed severe speed restrictions across the South East due to safety concerns. Trains must slow to 40mph on key routes south of London, including lines along the south coast, between Three Bridges and Brighton, as well as Crowborough to Uckfield.
This safety measure is set to crank up delays by up to 30 minutes on already struggling routes.
What Commuters Need to Know
- Expect significant delays and cancellations on Redhill line services.
- Trains will miss stops at Earlswood, Redhill, Merstham, and Coulsdon South until further notice.
- Speed restrictions on South East lines will extend journey times by up to 30 minutes.
- Plan ahead and check live travel updates before setting off.
Rail authorities are working flat out to clear lines and get services back to normal. For now, patience and planning are essential for anyone travelling across the South East rail network today.
