Disruption between Maidstone East and Ashford International expected until 09:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Ashford International, and also between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Minster / Folkestone Central / Ashford International

Description

A broken down train at Charing (Kent) means that the line towards Ashford International is blocked. As a result, trains running between Maidstone East and Ashford International may be cancelled or delayed by up to 60 minutes.

Disruption is expected until 09:00.

What's happened?

A train has broken down in Charing (Kent) and is unable to move at this moment. Response staff have been called and are expected on site at approximately 08:00.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are currently unable to run from Maidstone East to Ashford International.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel. You can use Stagecoach bus route 510 at no extra cost to help you complete your journey.

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 Enquiries 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.