Disruption between Brighton and Hove expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

between Brighton and Hove

Description

Failure of the electricity supply between Brighton and hove means that all lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

Customer advice:

You will need to allow plenty of extra time if travelling between Brighton and Hove this afternoon. Services in both directions will be affected by an issue with the electricity supply in the area.

Services will like terminate and restart at a different station to expected, in this instance this would likely be Hove.

Trains may stop at different platforms compared to the ones they usually serve. Please check station information screens and listen to announcements at the station.

Ticket acceptance on alternative routes:

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

• Brighton & Hove buses on the below routes:

  • 7 between Brighton and Hove (station)

• Stagecoach 700 between Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Fishersgate, Southwick, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing (Town), East Worthing, Worthing, West Worthing, Goring-by-Sea (Town), Durrington
  

If you're waiting on a train which is delayed between stations:

If your train is delayed between stations, please remain where you are and listen to announcements, or speak to staff for further information. Southern will get you moving as soon as possible. They aware of your location, and teams will be doing everything they can to help you continue your journey.

Please don't leave the train unless you are asked to do so. Other trains may still be moving in the area, and the track is also a very hazardous environment. In areas where the trains are powered by an electric third rail, this usually stays live and dangerous during incidents, and looks the same as other rails.

Planning your journey:

You can see a live map of the network. This will now show where your journey is likely to be delayed.

You can also use the app to get more information about your journey.

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.