Rail Service Disruption: Incident Causes Cancellation of London Victoria to Eastbourne Trains
Train services between London Victoria and Eastbourne have been canceled for the weekend. Passengers can use alternative Southern services between Eastbourne and Brighton and Thameslink services between Brighton and London. Cooksbridge and Plumpton will not be served, with rail replacement buses between Lewes and Haywards Heath. It is uncertain if Eastbourne/Ore services will be reduced. Passengers with unused tickets from the previous day can use them today at no extra cost. Trains between London Victoria and Eastbourne/Ore are suspended, with rail replacement buses between Haywards Heath and Lewes. Passengers should allow extra time for their journeys. Extra carriages are added to services between Brighton and Hastings and Brighton and Seaford. Major disruption is expected until further notice due to the incident. Trains cannot run between Lewes and Haywards Heath. British Transport Police confirmed 20 people are in the hospital. A safety inspection was conducted on the track before the derailment. Passengers described the terrifying experience. Local residents shared their experiences and reactions to the incident. The cause of the derailment is under investigation. Emergency services are on the scene assisting passengers. Passengers have been taken to a community center for triage and treatment. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service thanked emergency crews for their efforts. South East Coast Ambulance Service responded to the incident near Lewes railway station.