Lines reopened: disruption to Southeastern services at Gillingham (Kent) expected until 19:00 

Route(s) affected

Through Gillingham (Kent)

Description

The fault with barriers at a level crossing at Gillingham (Kent) has now been rectified, allowing all lines to reopen. Trains running through this station may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Thameslink are no longer affected by this disruption.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

Southeastern customer advice:

What's happened?

There was a problem with the level crossing at Gillingham but the line is now reopening.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains may be delayed or revised.

Affected routes:

• London St Pancras International - Faversham / Ramsgate via Faversham

• London Victoria - Dover Priory / Ramsgate

• London Cannon Street - Dover Priory / Ramsgate

What should I do?

You may be delayed as we work to return services to normal.

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 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.