Gatwick Airport train station reopens after earlier evacuation

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Trains in both directions through the station were suspended earlier

Gatwick Airport train station has reopened after an earlier evacuation to prevent overcrowding, Govia Thameslink Railway has said.

Passengers were unable to enter the station and trains travelling in both directions were suspended after a number of incidents on the network.

The station reopened at about 14:00 BST but trains will be disrupted until the end of the day, the operator said.

Most Gatwick Express services have been cancelled "until further notice", with a limited Southern and Thameslink service running via Gatwick Airport.

A Govia Thameslink spokesperson said: "Gatwick Airport station reopened at around 2pm once we were able to get services back on the move on the mainline again.

"Trains will be disrupted until the end of the day, so we're telling customers to check before they travel - as their usual train might be delayed or cancelled."

Tickets are being accepted on local bus routes and other train lines, including Southeastern and South Western Railway.

Multiple issues caused the disruption, including two separate police incidents earlier on Monday, plus signalling problems and a fault on a train.

Three Bridges station has also since reopened after an earlier connected closure.

Passengers have been advised to delay journeys until later where possible and to check before they travel.

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