Disruption between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells expected until 21:15 

Route(s) affected

Between Hastings and Tonbridge / London Charing Cross

Description

There are animals on the railway at Etchingham, meaning that some lines are blocked. As a result, trains running between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells may be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

This is expected until 21:15.

What's happened?

We have received a report of a train hitting a deer at Etchingham. The train has attempted to move but is unable to do so. Engineers are en route the site to try to get the train moving.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are currently unable to run on the Hastings line. Trains are currently being held in place and are subject to delays and cancellations.

What should I do?

Allow extra time to make your journey and use our live departures page for travel updates.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on High Speed services between Hastings and London St Pancras International.

Southern Services between Hastings and Ashford International.

A replacement bus service has been requested.

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 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.