A speed restriction has been imposed over defective track between Brighton and Haywards Heath. As a result, with trains running at a reduced speed on the line towards London, services will be delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 21:45.
Customer advice:
We have been informed of a possible track defect in the Hassocks area. This means that an emergency speed restriction is in place whilst this is being investigated.
If you are travelling along this route tonight, your journey is likely to be delayed by up to 20 minutes. Please check journey planners or station information boards for updated train information.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be found here, and you can also view a live map of the network here.
You can see an alternative route guide here.
Can you tell me more about this incident?
We've had a report of a possible issue with the track in the affected area. Network Rail's engineers are attending as quickly as possible to carry out a detailed inspection.
There are various different types of defects, and the first advice usually comes from drivers or other staff travelling through the area. Response staff will check the location which has been specified and find out whether the track is still supported correctly, whether the rails themselves are in the usual condition, and if there are any problems with the fixings and metalwork which attach the rails to the sleepers.
Until this is done, trains will need to run at a much slower speed than usual, which will lead to a delay to your journey. This is a necessary safety precaution.
When we get more updates from site, we'll pass them on to you.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.