Issue resolved: minor delays between Lewes and Eastbourne expected until 20:00 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Following trespassers on the railway in the Polegate area, trains can now run at normal speed on all lines. Whilst service recovers, trains running between Lewes and Eastbourne may be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 20:00.

Customer advice:

You can continue to use your planned route to travel, however Southern recommend leaving 5 - 10 minutes extra time to complete your journey.

Planning your journey:

You can view live departure boards, and a live map of the Southern network.

You can also use a Southern alternative route guide, and 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.

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.