London travel news LIVE: Trespasser on tracks hit Gatwick airport trains as lines shut

London trains to and from Gatwick have been cancelled as a result, with others delayed by up to an hour

Gatwick services have been suspended this morning

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A trespasser on the line blocked all lines between Gatwick Airport and Purley this morning.

Many London trains to and from Gatwick have been cancelled as a result, with others facing massive delays of up to an hour.

Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, Southern and Thameslink services are all impacted.

Elsewhere, a fault with the signalling system between Marylebone and Wembley and a points failure between London Bridge and Dartford are also causing disruption.

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Trespasser on Gatwick route

A trespasser on the tracks have caused travel chaos this morning.

Lines have now reopened following the incident between Gatwick Airport and Purley - however the service remains severely disrupted.

Trains will continue to be delayed by up to 60 minutes, with major disruption expected for more than an hour.

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