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Travel chaos as train derails on key UK line to major stations

Published 09:13 4 Feb 2026 GMT

Updated 09:13 4 Feb 2026 GMT

Erin McLaughlin
Travel chaos as train derails on key UK line to major stations

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'Do not travel' warnings have been issued

Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services are all facing major disruption this morning after a train derailed.

The three train operators have since issued 'do not travel’ warnings, as cancellations and delays of up to an hour expected until 1 pm.

The train derailed close to Selhurst Depot, leading to it blocking the lines towards Norwood Junction and London Bridge.

Fortunately, no one has been injured.

Additionally, a fault with the signalling system between Norwood Junction and London Blackfriars is also behind today's delays.

Impacted Southern services include:

  • Epsom to London Bridge services suspended 
  • Tattenham Corner/Caterham to London Bridge services diverted via an alternative route 
  • Uckfield to London Bridge – a reduced service

Thameslink announced the following services are suspended:

  • London Bridge to East Grinstead 
  • Brighton to Cambridge 
  • Bedford to Three Bridges

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Travel chaos as train derails on key UK line to major stations