Huge queues form at Brighton station, with Southern rail blaming overcrowding
Brighton Pride revellers have complained of being stranded for several hours as a result of delays at the city’s train station as huge crowds attempted to make their home.
People were forced to wait in long queues outside Brighton station on Saturday night, with services held to allow more people to board. Southern rail said the measures were implemented because of overcrowding, having earlier said the station could be closed at short notice.
It was a shambles. Our train stopped at Three Bridges and there was then chaotic scenes as people tried to change to the London train. Many could not get in the train and were stranded. pic.twitter.com/2dmEqqXATn
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