Lines reopened: disruption between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings expected until 16:30 

Route(s) affected

between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings

Description

Lines have reopened following an earlier fault with the signalling system between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised as service returns to normal.

Disruption is expected until 16:30.

What's happened?

There was a signalling problem near Crowhurst, and the lines were blocked while response staff carried out an inspection of the track to check for any damage. No damage has been found and the lines have reopened, although the signalling problem near Crowhurst is still ongoing.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains were unable to run between Battle and Hastings and services on the Hastings line have been delayed by over an hour. Disruption is likely until at least 16:30 while we work to return trains to normal.

Some trains may not run their full route, and you may need to change trains to complete your journey.

What should I do?

If your journey is disrupted, you can use one of the following routes at no extra cost:

• Southern between Hastings and Ashford International for connections to Tonbridge, London Bridge, London Charing Cross and London St Pancras International

• Arriva Buses Kent routes 7 / 281 /402 between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge

• Stagecoach Buses route 1066 between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells

We have also arranged for a limited replacement bus service to run between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings. The first buses are now running.

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.

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.