THIS is the moment a train caught fire as it pulled into Gatwick Airport’s rail station, leading to a mass evacuation of passengers. Dramatic footage shows smoke pouring from under the

Firefighters said they were called to a ‘small fire’ which is believed to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Gatwick Airport train station is closed and has been evacuated following a fire alert. There are currently no trains stopping at the station, the Sussex airport said in a statement posted on X. A video shared online shows a small fire and smoke under a train.

A train on a train at Gatwick Airport train station has led to passengers being evacuated, causing major disruption.

Gatwick Airport rail station has been evacuated after a train caught fire with smoke seen pouring from under the carriage. Emergency services were scrambled to the scene, with disruption expected to last until 3pm today.

Gatwick Airport train station has been evacuated as emergency services respond to a burning train. Writing on X, Gatwick Airport said: "Due to a fire alarm activation at the train station, passengers have been evacuated into the South Terminal.