Sussex railway track circuit failure: trains between Crowborough and Uckfield may be cancelled, delayed or revised, says Southern

Southern made the announcement on X at 7.26am, saying: “This is due to a track circuit failure in the area. Disruption is expected until 09:00 this morning, but this can change.”

A spokesperson said: “If you are travelling between Crowborough and Uckfield this morning, your journey may take up to 30 minutes longer than usual and you may need to use an alternative route to reach your destination. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on: Alternative Southern services where available, on any reasonable route towards your destination; Southeastern services between Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, and London; London Underground services across central London, and between London terminal stations; Brighton & Hove buses on routes between Lewes, Uckfield, Crowborough and Tunbridge Wells; Compass buses 31 / 31A / 31B between Uckfield and Haywards Heath.”

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People can find alternative routes at https://www.southernrailway.com/service-updates/service-updates/alternative-route-maps. People travelling by TfL services can check their journey in advance at tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey.