Trains in East Sussex face disruption on two lines

Trains in East Sussex face disruption today due to problems on two Southern lines

Fire damage has caused disruption on the rail line between Lewes and Eastbourne.

Southern Rail trains on the line will be delayed or cancelled until the end of the day, affecting Polegate, Berwick and Glynde Stations also.

Pylons next to the track which have been structurally damaged by an earlier fire will be repaired, according to National Rail.

The disruption will also affect London Victoria and Brighton trains to Eastbourne and Ore, which will instead stop at Lewes.

Tickets are available to use on Brighton & Hove bus routes where possible.

A broken down train between Uckfield and Crowborough has also caused cancellations.

Trains from London Bridge to Uckfield will stop at Crowborough until an estimated 13:00 GMT.

Passengers can take the Brighton & Hove 29 bus service as an alternative route between the two towns however there no alternative route to and from Buxted.