A major travel warning has been issued for passengers heading to Gatwick Airport this weekend, after four key rail routes are set to close, causing significant disruption. The development was reported by the Express, which says Network Rail has confirmed essential engineering works will affect services between London, Surrey, Sussex and Gatwick Airport.
According to the Express, the closures will hit lines used by both Thameslink and Southern services, limiting capacity and forcing rail replacement buses onto some routes. Passengers travelling early in the morning or late at night are expected to face the longest delays.
DM News Commentary
For anyone flying in or out of Gatwick this weekend — plan ahead. Train disruption at the UK’s second-busiest airport can snowball quickly, especially during peak travel periods.
For taxi, private hire, and airport-transfer drivers reading DM News: Inform all customers in advance that journey times to Gatwick may be longer than usual. Passengers arriving by train could be delayed, miss connections, or request urgent last-minute private hire bookings.
This is exactly the type of disruption that can lead to sudden spikes in demand, heavier traffic around the terminals and chaotic pick-up zones. Advising customers early helps manage expectations and protects driver ratings, especially for Uber, Bolt and airport-transfer operators on tight schedules.
If you have pre-booked work — particularly early morning flights — it may be worth suggesting leaving earlier than normal to avoid the risk of missing check-in cut-offs.
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