Lewes rail line to reopen in September as work under way to remove train
Summary
A railway line in East Sussex, England, where a train derailed on August 13, will reopen at the beginning of September. The derailment injured 30 people and was caused by a track defect, worsened by hot weather, with recovery crews now working to safely remove the damaged train carriages.Key Facts
- The derailment happened on August 13 on a Southern-operated train between Lewes and Haywards Heath.
- Three carriages at the back of the train came off the tracks, injuring 30 passengers.
- Twenty people were taken to hospital; two had serious but not life-threatening injuries.
- An initial report found the track had buckled due to hot weather, with temperatures around 27°C (81°F).
- Recovery work involves lifting the carriages by crane and is complicated by the location near the River Ouse.
- The railway line will stay closed until September 1 to complete the recovery and keep evidence for investigation.
- Rail bosses aim to reopen the line before the end of school holidays to minimize disruption for travelers.
- Efforts are being made to protect the local environment and residents during the recovery process.
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