UK · 21 August 2026
Lewes rail line shut until at least Wednesday after derailment
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath in East Sussex stays closed until at least Wednesday 26 August while the derailed Southern train is recovered and buckled track repaired. Investigators found a pre-existing track fault on the approach to the crash site, which injured 30 people on the hottest day of the year. Operators have apologised, with disruption expected into next week.
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