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Trains cancelled and carriages sealed up after BED BUGS crawl over drivers' bags

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Bas, J. (2026, October 2). Trains cancelled and carriages sealed up after BED BUGS crawl over drivers' bags. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16179423/Trains-cancelled-carriages-sealed-BED-BUGS.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Bed bugs infested the cabs of train drivers at the West Marina train care depot near Hastings, East Sussex, leading to cancellations of Southeastern trains since September 22. At least three trains were removed from schedules on Friday as staff worked to contain and clean affected areas. Drivers have been refusing to operate trains without proper protection, causing further disruptions. Pest control was called in, and although the bugs were confined to driver cabs, two trains had their passenger areas sealed off for isolation. Southeastern officials assured that robust cleaning measures are being taken and no bed bugs have been found in passenger areas or Highspeed 1 services.

Written by AI on 2026-10-03, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Bed bugs were found in train drivers' cabs and bags at the West Marina train care depot near Hastings, East Sussex, leading to cancellations of Southeastern trains since September 22. The bugs affected routes between London and Kent, with at least three services cancelled on September 30. Two driver cabs were sealed off to prevent the spread. Drivers reportedly refused to operate trains without hazmat suits, exacerbating delays. A pest control van was called in, and staff have been cooperating to manage these isolated incidents. Southeastern claims thorough checks are conducted before affected trains return to service, although some drivers feel their concerns aren't being adequately addressed.

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Bed bugs have crawled into the cabs of train drivers and caused services to be cancelled as staff worked to clear the affected areas. asserted

staff → crawl → areas

The bugs affected the West Marina train care depot near Hastings, East Sussex, which serves routes between London and Kent. asserted

which → affect → London

Southeastern trains have been removed from schedules after staff found the insects all over their bags. Drivers have reportedly refused to continue on board the trains with bugs and have claimed their managers are not taking it seriously. uncertain

managers → remove → it

Trains have been cancelled since they were first spotted last week on September 22 and at least three were removed from schedule on Friday. asserted

three → cancel → Friday

Two driver cabs were locked off to isolate the passenger areas. One driver allegedly refused to move the train across the depot unless 'provided with a white full-body protection suit... in case any transfer to themselves,' according to the Telegraph. There were no suits available which reportedly caused two trains to be cancelled. uncertain

trains → lock → Telegraph

The bugs affected the West Marina train care depot (pictured) near Hastings, East Sussex, which serves routes between London and Kent asserted

which → affect → London

A pest control van was called on Friday morning and seen outside the depot. Oly Turner, Head of Drivers for Southeastern, said: 'We have a great relationship with our drivers, who have helped hugely in cooperating with us over these isolated incidents. 'When we receive reports such as these we check trains thoroughly before they are put back into service when given the all clear. asserted

they → call → clear

Cases have been contained to the drivers' cabs in only two of our trains and no bed bugs have been identified in areas for passengers. asserted

bugs → contain → passengers

'We continually carry out robust cleaning across our trains and stations, ensuring our customers and employees can travel safely and with confidence.' A spokesperson added there were no bugs in any Highspeed 1 services. asserted

spokesperson → carry → services

Trains cancelled and carriages sealed up after BED BUGS crawl over drivers' bags

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