No trains between Brighton and Seaford until approximately 07:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Brighton and Seaford

Description

A points failure between Brighton and Lewes means that all lines are blocked.

As a result of this, trains are unable to operate between Brighton and Seaford and will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 07:30.

Customer advice:

Trains are unable to run between Brighton and Seaford due to a points failure. You will have to use an alternative route to reach your destination.

You can use your existing ticket at no extra cost on Brighton & Hove buses between Brighton and Seaford to reach your destination. Please note this will take you longer than normal to reach your destination, so please leave at least 30 minutes extra time.

Please ensure to check before you travel using our online journey planners and live departure boards for the latest information.

Planning your journey:

You can check your journey using the live departure boards, and you can view a live map of the network.

You can also see an alternative route guide.

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

The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A points failure has been reported, and this is preventing trains from using some of the routes through this area.

Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.

Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.

There are various backup systems which allow signallers to try to "set" the points, and in some cases, the points may be available for trains in one of the directions they serve, but not another. However, with more severe failures, the line in question may be blocked entirely.

Network Rail will send their specialist Signalling and Telecoms teams to site, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. To allow staff to access the railway, sometimes trains have to stop completely, which can lead to your train being held at stations or signals en-route.

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.