Disruption between Canterbury West and Ashford International expected until 14:00 

Route(s) affected

between Canterbury West and Ashford International

Description

A tree is blocking the railway between Canterbury West and Ashford International. This has resulted in all lines blocked. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 14:00.

What's happened?

A tree has fallen and is currently blocking the railway at Chilham. Part of the tree is currently on top of the train and until the tree can be removed, no trains will be able to run on the line. Response staff have been tasked to attend and remove the tree.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Canterbury and Ashford and may divert via Dover.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on alternative Southeastern routes (Canterbury East - Dover - Ashford / Canterbury East - Faversham - London) and on Stagecoach Buses between Margate and Ashford via Canterbury.

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

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.