Delays between Eastbourne and Lewes expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Ore, and also between Brighton and Eastbourne / Ore

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Eastbourne and Lewes means that trains have to run at a reduced speed. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

Please allow an extra 10 minutes for your journey.

Planning your journey:

You can see live departure boards, a live map of the network and 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?

Shortly before 10:00, a London bound service passing through Polegate reported a rough ride in the area, which may indicate a problem with the tracks. A subsequent train has inspected the area, and reports similar problems. The driver has identified the possible cause, and Network Rail (who manage and maintain the tracks) are dispatching a team to site to investigate.

Until they arrive and investigate / resolve the issue, trains running from Eastbourne towards Lewes will run at a reduced speed of 20 mph over the affected section.

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.