A tree which fell due to high winds is blocking trains.
The willow tree is on the platform and railway linein Winchelsea, between Ore and Rye, means trains on this route are disrupted.
Some are cancelled, many are delayed and others are being revised.
Journeys are expected to take at least 45 to 60 minutes.
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A spokesman for Govia Thameslink Railway, the operator in charge of Southern, said: "A tree is blocking the railway in the Winchelsea area, between Ore and Rye.
"This is causing disruption to Southern services on the Marshlink route between Eastbourne, Hastings and Ashford International."
🌲 We are working with Network Rail to remove the tree as quickly and safely as possible.
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) August 1, 2023
🎫 You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southeastern services between Ashford & Tonbridge where you can change for Southern services.
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