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Trains at Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes

Trains at Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 14:55. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 16:19.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from Gatwick Airport.
  2. Trains at Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
  3. Trains running again.

“Trains at Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
14:45Gatwick Airport29 min late, arrived 15:13
14:55Gatwick AirportCancelled
14:59Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:05Gatwick Airport17 min late, arrived 15:21
15:09Gatwick Airport18 min late, arrived 15:26
15:15Gatwick Airport21 min late, arrived 15:35
15:16Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:25Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:26Gatwick Airport16 min late, arrived 15:40
15:29Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:31Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:32Gatwick Airport24 min late, arrived 15:52
15:36Gatwick Airport23 min late, arrived 15:58
15:40Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:46Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:52Gatwick Airport16 min late, arrived 16:05
15:55Gatwick AirportCancelled
15:56Gatwick Airport26 min late, arrived 16:21
15:59Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:01Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:10Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:16Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:25Gatwick AirportCancelled
16:29Gatwick AirportCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Thameslink 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 Wednesday 28 October 2026?

Trains at Gatwick Airport may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes, from about 14:55. Trains at Gatwick Airport were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 16:19.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Thameslink 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 Wednesday 25 November 2026.

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