A DECISION to disrupt rail services because of Lewes Bonfire has been labelled “draconian”.

Trains will not call at Cooksbridge, Falmer, Glynde, Lewes, London Road and Moulsecoomb, Brighton, on Saturday, November 4, as the annual celebrations take place.

Some 60,000 revellers are expected to be in the town for the event.

Stephen Catlin, indepedent councillor for Lewes Priory, said: “I think it is a draconian measure to stop people making legitimate journeys to other parts of the South East.

“I am also surprised that Lewes Town Council was not consulted.”

There will be no trains or replacement buses serving Lewes after midday.

Times of trains at other stations will be unaffected.

These changes have been made to ensure public safety at the busy event at the request of local authorities and emergency services.

Southern tickets will be accepted on Brighton and Hove buses between Brighton, London Road, Moulsecoomb and Falmer, however organisers expect these buses to be very busy.

There will be no alternative arrangements for Cooksbridge and Glynde after midday.

Customers travelling between London and stations on the Seaford route are advised to travel via Brighton.