COMMUTERS are facing train cancellations and disruption due to a line being blocked.

Services between Arundel and Horsham are being disrupted following a fault with a train between Billingshurst and Christ's Hospital, blocking the line.

Network Rail engineers are en route to the scene.

Trains are unable to run from Arundel in the direction of Horsham, with rail customers advised to delay journeys until later this morning.

People travelling to London face delays of up to an hour, as Southern Rail have advised commuters to travel to Barnham and change for services to the capital via Worthing.

Rail replacement buses have been requested to run between the affected stations, but have not yet been confirmed.

Disruption on the line is expected to last until 9am.