Gatwick has been hit with travel chaos after a major power outage hit train lines to the airport. The station to the airport is closed and holidaymakers have been warned journeys are heavily impacted.
Posting on Twitter Southern Rail said: “Due to a power cut at the station at Gatwick Airport all lines are closed.
“Services running through this station will be cancelled or suspended.
“We have been informed that Gatwick Airport station has had a total power failure. No trains can call there for the time being.”
Those heading to the airport by train are being advised to leave home at least an extra 60 minutes earlier.
Local Metrobus services are taking people to Gatwick from both Three Bridges and Horley stations.
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