Major rail delays in West Sussex due to signalling failures

Significant signalling faults are causing major rail delays in West Sussex.
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According to Southern Rail, services are having to run at a reduced speed between Horsham and Barnham in both directions.

This is causing significant delays and may result in service alterations and cancellations.

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A Southern spokesperson said: "The particular type of fault is known as an 'axle counter failure

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"Axle counters form part of the signalling system and allow the signaller to know where trains are."

Response staff are en-route and are expected to arrive at the site by 12.30pm.

Services between Southampton/Portsmouth and London are currently unable to run between Southampton/Portsmouth and Horsham.

Passengers are asked to allow plenty of extra time for your journey and check before you travel.

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