Resolved: disruption between Maidstone East and Ashford International expected until 20:15 

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Ashford International

Description

Trains are returning to normal following a vehicle striking a bridge at Harrietsham earlier this evening.

As services recover, trains operating between Maidstone East and Ashford International may continue to be delayed by up to 60 minutes, revised or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 20:15.

What's happened?

A lorry has hit a bridge in the Harrietsham area, causing disruption to trains on the Maidstone East line. An inspection has taken place and the bridge is able to be reopened. The first two trains will travel over the bridge at reduced speed, before the line has fully reopened.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International are now able to move. However services will be subject to delays and alterations whilst we work to get trains back to normal working times.

What should I do?

Allow extra time to make your journey and use our Live Departure Page for travel updates.

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.

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.