Sinkholes near Purley bridge halt Gatwick trains
Summary
Sinkholes found near a railway bridge in south London have stopped train services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. The train lines between Purley and East Croydon are closed until safety inspections are complete, at least until Monday morning.Key Facts
- Engineers found several sinkholes near a bridge south of Purley station during planned work.
- For safety, all train lines between Purley and East Croydon are closed.
- Train services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton are suspended starting Sunday.
- The line will remain closed until at least Monday morning while a structural engineer inspects the site.
- Network Rail advises passengers not to travel if possible.
- Tickets are accepted on some alternative routes, but these are expected to be very busy.
- Southern Railway confirms no services between Purley and East Croydon.
- Some journeys may take up to 90 minutes longer or cannot be completed by train.
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