06 Jan 2025 | 01:58 PM UTC
UK: Fire alarm prompts London Gatwick Airport Railway Station evacuation and train suspension, Jan. 6
Authorities suspend train services at London Gatwick Airport Railway Station, UK, following fire alarm Jan. 6. Reconfirm bookings.
Authorities have suspended rail operations at London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Railway Station after a fire alarm was activated in the early afternoon of Jan. 6. The station has been evacuated, and operations are expected to resume from 15:00. The station closure will impact Gatwick Express, Southern, and Thameslink trains.
Residual disruptions are likely to continue even after rail services resume through at least the evening of Jan. 6. The station closure will likely prompt a heightened demand for alternative transport on similar routes; increased congestion is likely on services that operate.
Reconfirm rail travel if transiting via the LGW station through the end of Jan. 6. Allow additional time for travel to account for likely congestion. Make alternative arrangements for time-sensitive travel. Do not check out of accommodations until onward travel is confirmed.
