Following an earlier trespass incident between Eastbourne and Hastings lines have reopened. Trains running between these stations may continue to be be delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer Advice

You should travel as normal but allow an extra 30 minutes to complete your journey. Please check station screens and planners for the latest information as there may be alterations to our services. 

You can see if your route is affected on the live map here. 

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A trespass incident has been reported in the Collington 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:

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.