Train disruption from Brighton to Eastbourne

Trains to Eastbourne are likely to face disruption until 7pm tonight due to a blocked line.
By The Newsroom
Published 16th Sep 2019, 18:35 BST
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A faulty train at Falmer means they are unable to run between Brighton, Lewes and Eastbourne.

A Southern Rail spokesperson said, “The 16:21 Brighton to Lewes service has developed a brake fault while at Falmer station. The train has been declared a failure. Until this train can move out of the way, Southern are unable to run any trains from Brighton in this direction.”

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Affected customers’ train tickets are still valid for the following Brighton and Hove bus routes:

• 12, 12A, 12X for Brighton, Newhaven, Seaford, Eastbourne.

• 23, 28 for Brighton, Lewes, Falmer.

• 28, 29, 29B, 29X for Brighton, Lewes.

Anyone affected by the disruption can check customer information screens and National Rail’s real-time journey planner for up to date service information.

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