A car struck a railway bridge near East Croydon on August 24, 2026, causing a blockage on the rail route to Gatwick. The collision has physically obstructed the line and halted train movement along this route.
Train services to Gatwick have experienced delays and cancellations since the incident. Recovery operations are actively underway to clear the obstruction, with safety inspections in progress before services can resume. Passengers traveling between East Croydon and Gatwick should expect prolonged disruption until the route reopens.
