Updated at: 25-Nov-2025 11:00:31: AM
Operator: Thameslink
Routes affected:
Between Bedford and Brighton
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between between Haywards Heath and Brighton, closing some lines.
At the end of service on Sunday, until approximately 04:30 on Monday morning, no Thameslink trains will run between Haywards Heath and Brighton. Customers should use Southern services between Haywards Heath and Brighton via Hove, to complete their journey.
On Monday morning, the 00:02 and 04:12 Brighton to Bedford services will start from Haywards Heath. Buses will be in place and will depart Brighton at 23:28 and 03:41 to make the connections.
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: 18-Sep-2025 14:50:18: PM