A trespass incident between Wivelsfield and Lewes means trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, cancelled or diverted via Brighton. Cooksbridge and Plumpton will not be served.
Disruption is expected until 20:30.
Customer Advice
Trains cannot run between Wivelsfield and Lewes until further notice.
This will affect the services that run between London Victoria and Eastbourne/Ore in both directions. These trains will divert via Brighton and will still call at Wivelsfield.
If you require Plumpton or Cooksbridge please alight at either Haywards Heath or Lewes and talk to station staff for onward travel.
Ticket acceptance
Your tickets will be accepted on the following:
- Southern services between Lewes and Brighton
- Thameslink services between Brighton and East Croydon.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A trespass incident has been reported in the Lewes area.
In this case, we've needed to stop trains entirely, as it's not safe to run services past the person. Emergency services and Network Rail responders are attending to make sure the person is removed.
Trespassing on the railway is very dangerous. Trains run all day, every day - whether passenger trains, freight trains or specialist engineering work machines. It's not possible to be sure that you can hear when a train is coming, and in many cases, you won't see a train until it is very close to you.
In many areas, trains are powered by an electric third rail, which carries a dangerous electric current. There are also other electrical systems and cables, slippery surfaces, steep drops and other hazards.
Network Rail manage the railway infrastructure, and they're working hard to educate everyone about these dangers and prevent people from accessing the track. You can see their latest safety campaigns here.
As well as the dangers, trespassing on the railway is also illegal, and obstructing the railway can carry severe penalties.
Check before you travel:
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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.