A train hitting an obstruction on the line between Uckfield and Oxted means trains are currently unable to run between these stations.

We anticipate disruption will continue until 12:30.

Customer Advice

A train has come to a stand at Cowden after hitting an obstruction on the track. This is blocking the line in both directions between Uckfield and Oxted. Trains may need to be cancelled at short notice, or revised to only complete parts of their normal journeys.

Trains are unable to call at the following stations:

• Uckfield
• Buxted
• Crowborough
• Eridge
• Ashurst
• Cowden
• Hever
• Edenbridge Town
• Hurst Green

 

Southern are looking into alternative arrangements for those requiring these stations and have requested rail replacement buses for this area. Once we get confirmation of these, we will publish this information. Please be aware that your journey will be extended by at least 30 minutes. We recommend you checking journey planners and station information screens before you travel.

You can use your ticket acceptance on the following at no extra cost:

• Alternative Southern services between Oxted and London Victoria
• Brighton & Hove Buses on 28/29/29A between Uckfield, Lewes and Brighton

 

You can see if you're travelling on this route by checking the live map here.

To use an alternative route, please see the alternative route maps here.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

There has been a report of an obstruction on the railway near Hever, and this is now causing some disruption to services. Your train may be held on approach to the area, or it may need to be terminated before it gets to this part of the network.

Network Rail staff will be attending to remove the obstruction as quickly as they can. Unfortunately, it's not possible to try to run trains past this between Oxted and Uckfield. We're closely monitoring progress updates.

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.