Updated at: 06-Oct-2025 13:33:54: PM
Operator: Southern
Routes affected:
Southern between London Victoria and Brighton
Thameslink between Bedford / London Bridge and Brighton
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing various lines early on Sunday morning.
Southern:
Before approximately 07:00, trains running between London Victoria and Brighton will be diverted between Preston Park and Brighton via Hove.
Journey times will be extended due to the diversion.
Thameslink:
Before approximately 07:00, no trains will run between Haywards Heath and Brighton.
You can use Southern services to complete your journey.
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This page created on: 13-Aug-2025 15:05:28: PM