Disruption between Ramsgate and Ashford International via Canterbury West expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Faversham / Margate / Ramsgate / Canterbury West and Ashford International, between Faversham / Canterbury West and London Charing Cross, between Margate / Canterbury West and London St Pancras International, between Ramsgate and Tonbridge / London Cannon Street / London Charing Cross / London Victoria, and also between Minster and London Victoria

Description

Urgent repairs to the track need to be carried out in the Chilham area.

As a result, services between Ramsgate and Ashford International via Canterbury West may be cancelled, delayed by up to 50 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 12:00.

What's happened?

A rail defect has been detected in the Chilham area, so the line from Ramsgate towards Ashford is blocked. A repair is required to allow the line to reopen.

The line from Ashford towards Ramsgate remains open.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains from Ramsgate towards Ashford International via Canterbury West will be diverted via an alternative route where possible.

Trains from Ashford International towards Ramsgate can run normally.

What should I do?

Replacement buses will run from Ramsgate to Ashford via Canterbury West.

You may use your ticket on Stagecoach Bus routes 1, 1A and 1X between Canterbury and Ashford at no extra charge.

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?

You can follow us on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.

Check before you travel:

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

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.