Delays between Eastbourne and Lewes expected until 08:00 

Route(s) affected

between Eastbourne and Lewes

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Polegate means trains running between Eastbourne and Lewes may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

Customer advice:

If you are travelling between Lewes and Eastbourne, your journey may be delayed up to 10 minutes through the Polegate area.

You can continue to travel using your normal route, but please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Planning your journey:

To help you plan your journey, you can find an alternative route map.

Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel and allow extra time to reach your destination.

You can see live departure boards, and you can check a live map to see if your journey has been affected.

You can also use the Southern app to find up-to-date travel information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

This part of the network uses track circuits to detect trains. If a circuit fails, the system may think a train is still there, blocking others from moving forward.

Drivers must stop at red signals and get verbal permission to proceed at a reduced speed, which can cause significant delays, especially in areas with long track sections.

Faults can be caused by electronic issues or track obstructions. Network Rail is investigating, and we’ll share updates as soon as we have them.

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.