Advice not to travel following Lewes train derailment

Thursday, 13 August 2026 18:11

No trains are currently running between Haywards Heath and Lewes following a derailment near Lewes station.

Cooksbridge and Plumpton stations can also not be served by any trains.

Southern Rail are also strongly advising not to travel via Brighton, Seaford and Eastbourne.

❌ Service Update - We strongly advise you DO NOT TRAVEL between Brighton, Lewes, Haywards Heath, Seaford and Eastbourne for the remainder of the day.

No trains can run between Haywards Heath and Lewes.

Trains between Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne / Seaford are mostly…
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) August 13, 2026

Ensure you follow Southern Rail on X and Network Rail if you need to travel today for breaking updates - note Network Rail currently expects disruption in the area to continue until Monday 17 August.

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