Train Comes Off Tracks Near Lewes, Disrupting Rail Travel

A passenger train came off its tracks near Lewes, East Sussex, just before 4pm on 13 August 2026, forcing several rail routes to close. Emergency services are on site; the public is advised to avoid the area. Travellers face delays of up to 60 minutes. Network Rail and Southern confirmed the incident but gave no timeline for reopening. No casualty figures have been released.