Train Derailment Near Lewes Disrupts Sussex Rail Routes

A Southern passenger train derailed near Lewes, East Sussex, just before 4pm on 13 August 2026, forcing closure of several rail routes. Emergency services are on site; the public is advised to avoid the area. Rail 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.