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Disruption to / from Brighton expected until 19:15 

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Incident reported: Sunday 24 May 2026 at 14:26

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Last updated

Sunday 24 May 2026 at 14:32

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

to / from Brighton

Description

Emergency services dealing with an incident at Brighton means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running to / from Brighton may be delayed, cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:15.

Customer advice:

You can continue to use your planned route to travel, but we recommend leaving 10 - 15 minutes more time to complete your journey.

Planning your journey:

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If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

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Can you tell me more about the incident?

The emergency services are assisting with an incident near the railway in the Brighton area. Until train operators can confirm that everyone's clear of the track and it's safe for trains to run at their normal speeds, some lines have been blocked.

Train operators are closely monitoring the situation and making sure this is resolved as quickly and safely as possible. They may not yet be able to provide an exact estimate for the delay, but are doing everything they can.

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.

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