TRAVEL ALERT: Flurry of train cancellations as rail chaos spreads

PASSENGERS have found themselves going backwards and forwards between the same platforms in West Sussex as rail works continue causing chaos this morning (October 27).
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Oct 2015, 10:51 BST
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The rail works between Littlehampton and Ford/Angmering are affecting train services on the coastway west route all week.

However, a broken down train at Faygate this morning has caused ripples across the network that have seen even more trains cancelled or delayed.

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“Trains may be retimed to arrive or depart earlier/later than normal,” said Southern Rail before the works began. “Some trains may also be cancelled or diverted.”

An earlier broken down train is still causing problemsAn earlier broken down train is still causing problems
An earlier broken down train is still causing problems

Passengers reported journeys this morning from Littlehampton to Worthing taking around two hours, with one passenger saying the 8.51am train from Arundel to Ford was initially delayed until 9.29am. He then had to get a train back to Littlehampton and then a bus replacement service.

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