RAIL services will be affected over the Easter weekend while upgrade works take place.

Network Rail is carrying out works at Gatwick Airport station to improve accessibility and make future journeys from train to plane easier.

Work is also in progress for the construction of a second, bigger railway concourse, creating a new entrance into the airport.

The station will still be open over the weekend but passengers are urged to minimise travel over the Easter bank holiday, with works taking place on Sunday and Monday.

Those who do need to make essential journeys by rail are advised plan ahead and check whether their route is affected by the upgrade works.

Shaun King, route director for Sussex said: “Network Rail will be working hard this Easter weekend to improve the railway in Sussex and provide better and more reliable services.

“Passengers have shown themselves to be incredibly understanding while we invest heavily to improve our railway and I’d like to thank them in advance for their support.

"I urge passengers to only travel if you have to and check your journey ahead of time."