Disruption between Brighton and Lewes expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Brighton and Seaford / Eastbourne / Hastings

Description

A person has been hit by a train between Brighton and Lewes. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

All lines are currently closed between Brighton and Lewes.

If you're travelling now, you will need to use an alternative route. You should leave at least 60 minutes extra to complete your journey this evening.

You should listen to announcements, check station screens and consult journey planners for the latest information.

Travel advice:

For journeys between Brighton and Lewes, you will need to travel on Brighton & Hove buses between Lewes and Brighton. Your ticket will be accepted on Brighton & Hove routes 28 and 29, which call at Moulsecoomb and Falmer en route.

There is currently no alternative in place between Haywards Heath and Lewes. For journeys along this route, you should travel via Brighton, using local buses to complete your journey.

For Seaford and Newhaven, your ticket will be accepted on Brighton & Hove 12 and 12X (12X makes limited stops) between Brighton and Eastbourne.

Ticket acceptance:

Your ticket will be accepted on the below at no additional cost:

• Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services between London and the south coast

• Southeastern services between London and Hastings

• London Underground services between London Terminals

Additionally, your ticket will be accepted on the following Brighton & Hove Buses on routes:

• 12 between Brighton, Newhaven, Bishopstone, Seaford, and Eastbourne

• 12X between Brighton, Newhaven, Seaford, and Eastbourne

• 28 between Brighton, Moulsecoomb, Falmer, Lewes, Polegate, and Eastbourne

• 29 between Brighton, Moulsecoomb, Falmer, Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough, Eridge, and Tunbridge Wells

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.

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:

For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.

If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A person has been hit by a train on this part of the network. Network Rail and the emergency services are working to deal with this incident as sensitively, quickly and safely as possible.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.