Updated at: 25-Aug-2025 11:21:32: AM
Operator: Southern
Routes affected:
Between London Victoria and Hastings and between Brighton and Ore and also between Eastbourne and Ashford International
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Bexhill and Hastings, closing all lines for 9 days. Background information on the work taking place can be found below..
No trains will run between Bexhill and Hastings.
Trains will run between Hastings and Ashford International and between Bexhill and Brighton / London.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Bexhill and Hastings / Ore
Monday to Friday:
Trains between Brighton and Bexhill will call additionally at Pevensey & Westham, Cooden Beach and Collington.
Journey times will be increased when using replacement buses.
Background information:
A major programme of improvement works will take place between Bexhill and Hastings from Saturday 25 October until Sunday 2 November. The same project will also affect Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.
In the Bo Peep and Hastings tunnels, adjacent to St Leonards Warrior Square station, brickwork will be repaired and drainage upgraded to stop leaks damaging railway equipment within the tunnel.
Between Etchingham and Battle, nearly a kilometre of old rails, sleepers and ballast will be replaced, helping to reduce faults and delays.
At Frant and Wadhurst, engineers will improve reliability by refurbishing the moveable rails known as switches, as well as track circuits. Embankments and cuttings in the area will also be stabilised and strengthened reducing the risk of landslips and delays.
Full details on this project can be found on the Network Rail website.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 06-Aug-2025 05:17:27: AM