A fault with the signalling system between Lewes and Wivelsfield means trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.
Train services running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:15.
Customer Advice
Travel as normal but allow extra time to complete your journey. Please check station screens and journey planners for the latest information as there may be short notice alterations to services.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
In this particular situation the fault has been confirmed as a 'Track Circuit Failure'. This means the signalling system is unable to automatically verify if the next section of track past the affected signal is clear.
The rail network is designed so that if a signal stops working, trains will stop before they reach it. Whilst this issue is ongoing, train crew will stop at the affected signal and contact the signalling centre to confirm their location. At this point the signaller will verbally authorise the driver to continue towards the next signal. This process adds time to every train's journey, which means services can experience short delays.
Network Rail staff are on site investigating the fault.
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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.