A points failure between Haywards Heath and Brighton means that all lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected until 14:30.
Customer Advice:
Due to a points failure in the Haywards Heath area, no trains can currently run between Haywards Heath and Brighton, and also Haywards Heath and Lewes.
Please delay your journey until later in the day. If your are travelling now, it may take an extra 45 minutes to reach your destination.
You can use your ticket at no extra cost to travel on:
- Thameslink or Southern services on any reasonable route to your destination
- Metrobus routes between Brighton and Three Bridges / Gatwick
To see if your journey is affected, check our live map here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Points are moveable sections of track that allow trains to be routed to their destination. In this case, trains are being disrupted by a fault with points at Haywards Heath. Network Rail teams are on site and investigating the fault.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #HaywardsHeath
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.