Disruption between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Hastings / Tunbridge wells and London Charing Cross

Description

A broken down train between Robertsbridge and Etchingham means that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, revised or cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

What's happened?

A freight train has broken down between Robertsbridge and Etchingham, blocking the line from Hastings towards Tunbridge Wells.

The broken down train requires "rescuing" by a different train; this "rescue" train has arrived on site, and is attaching to the broken down train.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains are able to run between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells. Some services are terminating and restarting at Tonbridge or Tunbridge Wells.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Southern services between Hastings and Ashford, and between Hastings and London Victoria

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

• Stagecoach Buses route 1066 between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells / Tonbridge

• London Underground services between our London Terminals

• Highspeed services between Ashford and London St Pancras International

Replacement buses are in operation between Tonbridge and Hastings.

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.