Trespassers on railway
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Trespassers have been reported on the railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath, causing delays.
More to follow.
What has happened?
Trespassers have been reported between Haywards Heath and Lewes and trains are unable to run between these stations until further notice, Southern said.
Both lines between Lewes and Brighton are also blocked and services are unable to run between these stations until further notice.
Services suspended
The following services are suspended, in either direction, until further notice:
Between London Victoria and Eastbourne
Between London Bridge and Eastbourne
The following services will run to an amended schedule:
Between London Victoria and Ore will now run via Brighton/Lewes
If you are travelling to or from Plumpton or Cooksbridge:
There will be no train service, in either direction, until further notice
Please press the green button on the help point to speak with a member of staff for assistance with onward travel
Disruption until 7.30pm
Disruption to services is currently expected until 7.30pm.
Ticket acceptance
You can use your ticket, at no extra cost, on the below alternative services:
Alternative Southern or Thameslink trains towards your destination
Southeastern between Hastings and London
Brighton & Hove Buses on the below routes
3X between Brighton, Moulsecoomb, and Falmer
12,12A,12X Between Brighton, Newhaven Town, Bishopstone (Hill Rise), Seaford, and Eastbourne
27 between Brighton and Preston Park (Dyke Road)
54 between Eastbourne, Polegate, and Uckfield
Regency 28 for Brighton (St Peter’s Church), Moulsecoomb (Brighton University), Falmer, Lewes (Post Office / Law Courts), Polegate, and Eastbourne
Regency 29, 29A, 29B, 29X between Brighton (St Peter’s Church), Moulsecoomb (Brighton University), Falmer, Lewes (Post Office / Law Courts), Uckfield, Crowborough, Eridge, and Tunbridge Wells
50 between Brighton and London Road
Travel update
If you are travelling to or from Plumpton or Cooksbridge: There will be no train service, in either direction, until further notice.
If you are travelling between Seaford and Lewes/ Brighton: Trains will begin running between these stations shortly. Please allow an additional 30 minutes for your journey.
If you are travelling towards Gatwick Airport, from the East Coast: Your journey will take longer than usual to complete and some trains may be cancelled or delayed
Allow extra 30 minutes
Southern is now working to return trains to schedule after and earlier trespass incident.
We are now working on getting back to our scheduled timetable but this may take some time If you are travelling now, please check your journey and allow at least 30 minutes extra to reach your destination The first trains to run will be the following: Between London Victoria…
If you are travelling towards Gatwick Airport, from the East Coast: – Your journey will take longer than usual to complete and some trains may be cancelled or delayed – Please check your journey before you travel and allow extra time to reach the airport in time for your flight
Disruption until 10.30pm
Southern now expects disruption to continue until 10.30pm.
Latest update
A spokesperson for Southern said: “Lines have now reopened following a trespass incident in the Cooksbridge area. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between Lewes and Haywards Heath may be delayed, revised or cancelled.
“Disruption is expected until 22:30.”
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.