Lewes train derailment updates: Carriages come off tracks with services cancelled and major delays

By KATHERINE LAWTON, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Updated: 17:29, 13 August 2026  A passenger train has derailed in East Sussex, trapping passengers in overturned carriages. The eight-carriage train came off the line between Haywards Heath and Lewes at around 3.54pm today, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm. More than 40 people are believed to be trapped inside the train, with three carriages overturned and emergency services rushing to provide first aid. Follow our live updates below.   The eight-carriage service came off the line between Haywards Heath and Lewes at around 3.54pm today, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm. More than 40 people are believed to be trapped inside the train, with three carriages overturned and emergency services rushing to provide first aid. Injuries are unknown at this stage. Passenger train derails: Emergency services race to scene The eight-carriage train came off the line between Haywards Heath and Lewes at around 3.54pm this afternoon, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm. Heidi Alexander has said she was 'deeply concerned' following the incident. 'Deeply concerned of reports of a derailment involving a Southern train in Lewes, Sussex,' she wrote on social media platform X. 'Grateful to emergency services who are on the scene supporting those impacted. 'We are working quickly with the rail industry and local partners to assist passengers.' 'Officers are currently on scene close to Lewes railway station following reports of a derailed train at 3.54pm today (13 August). 'We're responding alongside paramedics and the fire service and will provide more information as soon as we can.' 'A train has derailed in the Lewes area. This has closed all lines running through this station. 'As a result of this, trains are currently unable to run through the area to allow the emergency services to attend the incident. 'Major disruption is expected until 22:00.'