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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Joanna Whitehead

Train service suspended during Covid to return

Covid-19
  • A direct train service connecting London Bridge with Eastbourne and Lewes in East Sussex is scheduled for reinstatement.
  • The Thameslink service, which was suspended in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic, will resume operations on 15 December 2025.
  • Initially, the service will run twice daily, Monday to Thursday only, primarily catering to commuters.
  • Eastbourne MP Josh Babarinde spearheaded a successful campaign for the service's return, describing it as a significant victory for the town.
  • Govia Thameslink Railway confirmed the reinstatement was in response to customer demand and aims to encourage greater use of rail services.

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This pretty coastal town is getting a new direct train link from London

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