Commuters are facing delays of up to an hour after a person was hit by a train.

All trains on the Brighton to London line have been affected.

A number have been cancelled until service can be resumed.

A spokesman for National Rail said he expected normal service to be restored by 11am.

The casualty was struck in Horley, near Gatwick Airport at about 8.15am today.

For details visit www.nationalrail.co.uk or call TrainTracker on 0871 200 49 50.