Updated at: 05-Jun-2025 09:38:57: AM
Operator: Southern
Routes affected:
Between London Victoria and Eastbourne / Hastings and also between Haywards Heath and Eastbourne
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Seaford, closing some lines.
From approximately 23:00 until the end of service on Monday to Thursday evenings, buses will replace trains between Haywards Heath and Lewes / Seaford.
Monday to Thursday:
The 22:24 Eastbourne to London Victoria train will depart 1 minute earlier at 22:23 and will run earlier at all stations to Wivelsfield.
The 22:46 London Victoria to Hastings train will be diverted via Brighton and will run with an extended journey time.
The 23:09 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne trains will be diverted to run via Brighton with extended journey times.
Tuesday to Friday:
The 01:08 Haywards Heath to Eastbourne trains will be diverted to run via Brighton with extended journey times.
Journey times will be increased on replacement buses.
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: 28-Apr-2025 10:23:17: AM