Delays between Brighton and Haywards Heath expected until 10:15 

Route(s) affected

between Brighton and Haywards Heath

Description

A fault with the signalling system in the Preston Park area is causing delays of up to 10 minutes to journeys between Brighton and Haywards Heath.

We expect this to continue until 10:15.

Customer advice:

You can continue to use your planned route, however if you are travelling in the direction towards London, we recommend leaving between 5 - 10 minutes more time to complete your journey.

Planning your journey:

To help you plan your journey, you can find the alternative route maps for Thameslink and for Southern.

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

The live departure boards can be found for Thameslink and for Southern. You can also check the live map for Thameslink and Southern to see if your journey has been affected.

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

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Trains may be delayed due to a signal fault in this area. Due to a fault with the signal, drivers must stop at the previous signal and get verbal instructions to continue, making journeys longer.

Railway signals help drivers stop safely by showing green for a clear track and yellow to warn of a red light ahead. Since this signal isn’t working reliably, extra precautions are needed.

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.