No trains between Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent) until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between West Hampstead Thameslink / Kentish Town and Rainham (Kent)

Description

A tree blocking the railway between Dartford and Gravesend means the Thameslink service between Kentish Town and Rainham is suspended.

This is expected until the end of the day.

Southeastern are no longer affected by this disruption.

Customer advice:

Trains which run between Kentish Town and Rainham will be suspended until the end of the day.

If you are travelling on this route, you will need to use an alternative route to reach your destination, and your journey will take up to 60 minutes longer than usual.

You can use your ticket to travel at no extra cost on:

• Alternative Southern or Thameslink services on any reasonable route, including to London Victoria for connection to Southeastern services

• Southeastern services on routes between Gillingham, Bromley South, and London Victoria, and also between Rainham and London Bridge (not including high-speed services)

• Elizabeth line services between Farringdon and Abbey Wood

• London Buses on routes between London Bridge and Dartford

• London Underground on any reasonable route

Please note that if you have not yet started your journey, it may now be faster to wait for the next available train service.

To help you plan your journey, you can find view alternative route maps. TfL journey planners can also be used.

Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel, and allow extra time to reach your destination.

You can check your journey using the Live Departure Boards, and you can view a live map of the network.

You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date travel information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A fallen tree was reported in the Gravesend area, which obstructed the railway and caused some disruption to services on this route. Trains were held while the tree was removed from the railway, and trains can now run on this route once again. Unfortunately, disruption to the drivers and vehicles caused by this and other diusruption on the Thameslink network means that these trains will not be reinstated until the end of the day.

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.