Fire drama closes Horsham to Dorking line
Blaze hits crucial rail link
A fire beside the tracks forced the closure of the line between Horsham and Dorking this afternoon. The blaze severely damaged vital cables, bringing travel chaos to frustrated commuters.
Firefighters tackled the flames
West Sussex firefighters sprang into action, dousing the fire and making the area safe for Network Rail engineers to get to work. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Service hopes for a swift comeback
Network Rail confirmed the line is on track to reopen by morning, aiming to get trains running again without further delay.
