Last updated: 27/04/2026 17:26
Last updated: 27/04/2026 16:17
Some platforms at Faygate have been closed for safety reasons. This means that the line towards London is currently blocked.
As a result, trains running from Horsham to Peterborough in this direction only, will not call at Faygate.
Trains running from Peterborough to Horsham will call at Faygate as normal.
This is expected to continue for the remainder of the day.
Customer advice:
Thameslink services from Horsham towards Peterborough will not stop at Faygate, and will run non-stop from Littlehaven to Ifield.
Thameslink services in the opposite direction will still call at Faygate as usual.
If you are travelling northbound from Faygate towards London and Peterborough:
You can take a train towards Horsham first, and change at Littlehaven for a train in the return direction.
If you are travelling to Faygate on a northbound train:
You can continue on the train as far as Ifield, and change there for a train in the return direction.
Further information:
As this station has a limited service, please check live departure boards to ensure these options will be possible.
If this is not an option for your journey, please use the emergency button on the station help point for advice, or speak to station staff (if available) before you travel towards Faygate.
If you require step-free access for your journey, we also recommend you use the help points or speak to staff.
You will need to leave at least 30 minutes of extra time for northbound journeys to and from Faygate.
Planning your journey:
You can use the live departure boards and the live map of the network to assist you with your journey.
You can see the alternative route guide.
You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
The London-bound platform at Faygate is currently unsafe due to an issue with the platform flooring. Thameslink are working with local station management teams, contractors and Network Rail to ensure this is resolved as soon as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.