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London Travel Chaos as Gatwick Express Part Suspended and Tube Lines Delayed

On July 3, the Gatwick Express service between Brighton and London Victoria was halted for the entire day because of a track defect that required trains to reduce speed.
The suspension followed a signalling system fault at Herne Hill station caused by a fire the previous day, closing all lines there.
Southern, Thameslink, and Southeastern services faced cancellations, revisions, and delays up to 20 minutes, while minor delays affected some Tube lines including Bakerloo.
Jenny Saunders of Govia Thameslink Railway apologized for disruption, stressing the urgency of replacing track points to ensure reliable infrastructure.
Passengers were advised to check journeys before traveling, expect longer times, and use alternative routes, as Network Rail thanked passengers for their patience.

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