Trains at a standstill at Gatwick

[Buzzer]

A quick heads up. Been sitting here for ages. No signs they'll be moving any time soon either.

 

[Trigger]

Something between East Nigeldon and Victoria I just heard on the radio.

 

[Hillian1]

Something between East Nigeldon and Victoria I just heard on the radio.

 

[Buzzer]

Just said broken down train between Horley and Gatwick. Great.

 

[clapham_gull]

Much gnashing of teeth at Balham presumbly due this East Nigeldon problem.

They had to open platform 3. Shock !

 

[Badger]

Something between East Nigeldon and Victoria I just heard on the radio.

I was most impressed this morning, my London Bridge departed late and arrived ON TIME, yes you heard me right it was ON TIME. They did cancel a London Victoria train for our cause but it was a worthy sacrifice.

 

[Buzzer]

All trains north cancelled until further notice. They're arranging bus replacement by the sounds of it. Sod that. I'm going hime

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

Stuck at Haywards Heath...

 

[deletebeepbeepbeep]

All trains north cancelled until further notice. They're arranging bus replacement by the sounds of it. Sod that. I'm going hime

Just because of one broken down train? At least trains southt are running.

 

[clapham_gull]

Train being cancelled from Clapham Junction going down too. Has a huge hole opened up and swallowed Croydon ?

 

[Guinness Boy]

Southern site - All lines blocked at Gatwick - A train has come to a stand at Gatwick Airport and has blocked all lines. Services will be subject to severe delays, alterations and cancellations. 60 minutes delays will occur.

Christ knows how they've managed that. Did it stop across a set of points or something? Glad I'm WFH.

 

[shaolinpunk]

Broken down train at Gatwick, delays of at least 60 mins

 

[Hotchilidog]

Once again, a joke. Feel quite fortunate to have actually made it into work reading the above.

 

[black & white seagull]

I'm stuck at Hassocks. Considering calling husband for a lift back to Brighton (hello, Mr HH Iceberg!). But then, being freelance, it would mean me losing a day's pay.

 

[Beach Hut]

Bollox, hopefully sorted out for rush hour home. Just approaching Coventry so glad I missed all that.

 

[Badger]

Southern site - All lines blocked at Gatwick - A train has come to a stand at Gatwick Airport and has blocked all lines. Services will be subject to severe delays, alterations and cancellations. 60 minutes delays will occur.

Christ knows how they've managed that. Did it stop across a set of points or something? Glad I'm WFH.

I assume it managed to turn 90 degrees across the tracks.

Is it one of the steam powered FCC ones? Or a Gatwick Express one with a broken DOOR?

 

[Godstar]

Seems the train company are blaming it on the recent storms - apparently it's the wrong type of seaweed on the tracks ;-)

 

[Hotchilidog]

I assume it managed to turn 90 degrees across the tracks.

Is it one of the steam powered FCC ones? Or a Gatwick Express one with a broken DOOR?

My money would be on the Gatwick Express as mine was cancelled this morning. Utterly useless rolling stock.

 

[Wilka]

I don't normally get the train but have a work night out. Lovely timing! So far I've made it from Hove to Preston Park!

 

[Badger]

My money would be on the Gatwick Express as mine was cancelled this morning. Utterly useless rolling stock.

Do you catch the 07.29 from Brighton? It turned into my London Bridge train so I was most pleased with that