Commuters on the Brighton Main Line faced a morning to forget on Tuesday, 22 October 2025, as a string of issues sparked widespread chaos. Services through Gatwick Airport and London Victoria were thrown into disarray, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.
Broken-Down Train Blocks Gatwick Platform
In the early hours, an engineering train broke down, blocking a key platform at Gatwick Airport. Network Rail struggled to clear the obstruction, finally shifting the faulty train at 9am—but disruption lingered well into the morning rush.
Platform Drama at London Victoria
Engineers hit another snag at London Victoria when faulty points stopped access to platforms 8, 9, 10, 11, and 16 through 19. This technical blunder forced a full suspension of Gatwick Express services, worsening the gridlock and sparking commuter fury.
Network Rail Apologises, Promises Overnight Fixes
“We’re sorry to Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express customers who have experienced disruption on the Brighton Main Line today,” said a Network Rail spokesperson.
“Our engineers are working very hard to fix these issues and bring more platforms back into operation as soon as possible. Further work will take place overnight to fully resolve the problems.”
Passengers are urged to check for live updates from their train operators before travelling to avoid further headaches on the embattled line.
