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Trains through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes

Trains through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 15:55. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 15:59. 12 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Gatwick Airport.
  2. Trains through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
  3. First train through reached Gatwick Airport.

“Trains through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
15:28Gatwick Airport19 min late, arrived 15:47
15:32Gatwick Airport24 min late, arrived 15:55
15:33Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:35Gatwick Airport17 min late, arrived 15:51
15:38Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:42Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:45Gatwick Airport107 min late, arrived 17:30
15:53Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:55Gatwick Airport22 min late, arrived 16:15
15:58Gatwick Airport42 min late, arrived 16:40
15:59Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:03Gatwick Airport22 min late, arrived 16:24
16:06Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:12Gatwick Airport35 min late, arrived 16:47
16:15Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:20Gatwick Airport18 min late, arrived 16:37
16:28Gatwick Airport29 min late, arrived 16:57
16:33Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:34Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:37Gatwick Airport19 min late, arrived 16:54
16:38Gatwick Airport49 min late, arrived 17:26
16:42Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:43Gatwick Airport20 min late, arrived 17:03
16:45Gatwick AirportCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Southern pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to Gatwick Airport trains on Sunday 25 October 2026?

Trains through Gatwick Airport may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 15:55. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 15:59. 12 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Southern pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Sunday 22 November 2026.

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