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Transport & TfL · LondonLewes derailment closes Haywards Heath-Lewes line after 11 injured
A Southern train derailed near Lewes on 13 August, toppling three carriages and injuring 11 people. The line between Haywards Heath and Lewes remains shut, with no reopening date given. Rail operators called the incident 'incredibly rare' while investigations continue.
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Transport & TfL · London93 passengers fell between train and platform on Thameslink routes this year
Greater Thameslink Railway reported 93 falls between trains and platforms in 2024, a 43% increase on last year. The operator, which serves Gatwick and Luton airports, has launched a safety campaign advising passengers to take extra time and use lifts with luggage.
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Transport & TfL · LondonThameslink passengers urged to slow down after 93 boarding falls in 2026
Passengers travelling to Luton and Gatwick airports by Thameslink are being warned to allow extra time after 93 reported falls while boarding trains in 2026, a 43% increase. GTR says overall slips and trips have decreased since its safety campaign launched.
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