Lines reopened: disruption between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells expected until 08:00 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Ore / Hastings and London Charing Cross, and between Hastings and Tonbridge

Description

All lines have now reopened following earlier overrunning engineering works between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells. Trains may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 08:00.

What's happened?

Overnight engineering work had not finished on time and required additional work. As a result no trains were able to operate on the Hastings line, the line has now reopened and trains are able to run again. We are working hard to resume a normal service.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are now able to travel between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

The first train to leave Hastings since the line reopened is the 06:45 departure, leaving at 07:15 which is 30 minutes late and still expected to call at all stations to London Charing Cross.

What should I do?

You can still use your ticket at no extra cost on Southern services between Hastings and London and on London Underground services between London terminals, whilst we work hard to recover the service.

Please allow additional time to complete your journey this morning.

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.

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.