Disruption between Ashford International and Canterbury West expected until 12:15 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate and also between London St Pancras International and Canterbury West / Margate

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Ashford International and Canterbury West means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:15.

What's happened?

A fault with the signalling system has been reported in the Ashford International area. As a result, the line via Canterbury West is currently blocked.

Response staff are on site.

How does this affect my journey?

Services are currently unable to run via Canterbury West. Trains will be diverted via Dover, or will terminate short of their destination.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach Bus routes:

• 1X between Ashford and Canterbury

• 8 between Canterbury, Sturry, Birchington and Margate

• The Loop between Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate

Alternative routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps.

How can I stay up to date?

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Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.