Misery for residents who live near one of the busiest railway crossing in Europe following new timetable

It's thought to be one of the busiest railway crossings in Europe but residents in Hampden Park, in Eastbourne say recent timetable changes have made delays at the crossing even worse.

The local MP, Stephen Lloyd is now meeting with the Transport Minister to discuss the impact the changes have made.

Earlier this week Chris Grayling said the rail industry has “failed the passengers it serves” following the implementation of a new timetable which saw the time of every train change.

Drivers and disabled residents who aren't able to use the footbridge at Hampden Park Station say their lives have been made a misery following the changes because now the crossing is down for more time each hour.

Govia Thameslink Railway say there has only been a small increase in the amount of time the gates are closed