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Today
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Today
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20:00
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You cannot have more than 9 passengers

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There are temporary changes to how far in advance journey planners are updated with alterations to the timetables due to engineering works.

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Planned major engineering work

Major engineering work is planned on the Brighton Main Line between Three Bridges and Brighton, and Three Bridges and Lewes between 16-24 February and several weekends up to May. Major engineering work is also planned in the Lewes area 7-10 March.

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