Southern Rail: No trains between Uckfield and Crowborough following signalling fault

No trains can run between Uckfield and Crowborough until further notice following a major signalling system fault reported early this morning (29/07)

Services on the Uckfield line are disrupted, with trains cancelled, delayed, or terminating early at Crowborough. Both Uckfield and Buxted stations are currently not being served by trains. Passengers are advised to expect an additional travel time of at least 45 minutes. 

Alternative Travel Options

• From Uckfield / Buxted: Travel to Crowborough via local bus services where available to connect with onward train services.
• Via East Grinstead: Passengers heading toward London are strongly advised to travel via East Grinstead, where train services are completely unaffected and running normally. 

Ticket Acceptance

Your Southern ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following alternative routes: 

• Southern: Services between Lewes, Haywards Heath, and London Bridge.
• Thameslink: Services between Haywards Heath and London Bridge.
• Southeastern: Services between Tunbridge Wells and London terminals.
• London Underground: Between all London Terminals. 

Check real-time updates before departing via the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner or the Southern Rail app. If your journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more, ensure you keep your ticket to claim Delay Repay compensation.