Some Eastbourne, Hastings, and Lewes trains to ‘double in length’ to help social distancing

Certain Southern services operating along these coastal routes will be increased to eight carriages, in new measures put in place by owner Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

Platform extensions have also been installed at Cooksbridge, Lancing and Goring-By-Sea to support the £150m Gatwick Airport station upgrade, which will also improve accessibility and reduce overcrowding and delays for commuters and leisure travellers across the South East.