Southern train ceiling collapse leaves commuters shaken
Latest problem to hit embattled operator saw large section of carriage ceiling fall down between Purley Oaks and South Croydon
Commuters in south London were given a shock when part of a ceiling collapsed in a train carriage during Thursday morning’s rush hour.
The incident happened on a service operated by embattled rail company Southern between Purley Oaks and South Croydon at about 8.25am. Passengers were left shaken but avoided injury.
So @SouthernRailUK trains are *literally* falling apart, right on top of us! Thankfully no-one hurt, just shaken. pic.twitter.com/dzl54tvhzs
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Source: Guardian Transport
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