Due to animals on the railway between Uckfield and Oxted, all lines are currently closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 15:00.

Customer Advice:

Please allow extra time to complete any journeys in the area this afternoon.

At this time, no trains are currently moving in the area.

This is due to an animal having possibly been struck by a train.

If you are intending on travelling, Southern advise to do so later this afternoon, or use alternative methods.

You will be able to use your ticket on the following, at no extra cost:

• Mutually between Southern and Thameslink services on any reasonable route
• Brighton & Hove Buses, on routes 28 and 29
• Southeastern services, to/from Tonbridge and London

Southern are working with Network Rail colleagues to resolve this incident as quickly as possible.

Can you tell me more about this incident?

Unfortunately, earlier today, it seems a train hit an animal in the Crowborough area. The animal needs to be safely removed from the track before the railway can reopen for normal use.

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.