Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
Derailed carriages lifted using two cranes as workers operate under ‘very challenging circumstances’ Business live – latest updates The East Sussex railway line on which a train derailed will reopen in September as crews continue to remove the carriages that left the track. Rail bosses said they were prioritising reopening the route before the end of the school holidays, despite recovery workers…
A Southern train derailed on August 13th, injuring 30 people and requiring 20 hospitalizations. The East Sussex railway line between Lewes and Haywards Heath will reopen in September, with recovery teams working under "very challenging circumstances" to remove the derailed carriages. Network Rail's Lucy McAuliffe apologized for the disruption, praising the effort of rail industry colleagues supporting the recovery.
The RAIB's report highlighted a track defect on the approach to the derailment site, likely exacerbated by the "sustained period of hot and dry weather" with temperatures around 27C. The stretch of railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath remains closed until September 1st, allowing for the safe reopening of the line.
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