Two cows cause rail disruption between Barnham and Horsham

Two cows strayed onto the track between Christ's Hospital and Billingshurst stations this morning, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has confirmed.
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According to GTR, the power lines had to be switched off for about ten minutes following the incident at about 9.20am.

A GTR spokesman added: “Our drivers helped the farmer to return the cows safely to their field.

Network Rail are now checking fencing in the area.

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“We are sorry for the inconvenience to passengers and encourage anyone whose journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more to claim compensation via the Southern web site.”

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