No trains between Uckfield and Crowborough until approximately 08:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 05:06
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Last updated
Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 05:36
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between London Bridge / East Croydon and Uckfield
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Uckfield and Crowborough is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or terminated at and started back from Crowborough.
This is expected until 08:00.
Customer advice:
No trains can run between Uckfield and Crowborough until further notice. You will need to use an alternative route to reach your destination.
You should allow at least an additional 45 minutes to complete your journey today.
Please talk to station staff, look at the information boards or check journey planners for the most recent information.
Ticket Acceptance:
You ticket may be used at no extra cost on the following;
Alternative Southern services between Lewes, Haywards Heath and London Bridge
Thameslink services between Haywards Heath and London Bridge
Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and London terminals
London Underground services between all London Terminals
Stations currently not being served:
Buxted
Uckfield
Planning your journey:
You can use live departure boards, and a live map of the network.
You can see an alternative route guide.
You can also use Southern's app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Train services are currently being disrupted due to a signalling issue in the Crowborough area.
Specialist teams are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. As a result, trains will be revised or cancelled.
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.
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