Southern Rail: No trains between Uckfield and Crowborough following signalling fault
No trains have been able to run between Uckfield and Crowborough following a signalling system fault.
Southern Rail reported at 4.25am on Wednesday, July that services between the two stations would be disrupted following the fault.
A spokesperson for Southern Rail said: “No trains can run between Uckfield and Crowborough until further notice. You will need to use an alternative route to reach your destination.
“You should allow at least an additional 45 minutes to complete your journey today.
"You ticket may be used at no extra cost on the following;
“Alternative 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 services between all London Terminals.
"If you are travelling to/from Buxted you are advised to travel on the train service to/from Crowborough and use local bus services between Crowborough and Buxted where available.
"Please consider travelling via East Grinstead and onward by local transport if this provides a more suitable journey.
“If you are travelling to/from Uckfield you are advised to travel on the train service to/from Crowborough and use local bus services between Crowborough and Uckfield where available.
“If you are travelling towards London please consider travelling via East Grinstead where services currently are unaffected and continue to operate normally.”
Disruption is expected until 8am.