Disruption to Southeastern services in the Hastings area expected until 18:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Hastings and London Charing Cross

Description

There is a fire next to the track in the Hastings area, disrupting Southeastern services at this station.

As a result of this, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

This is expected until 17:00.

What has happened?

A lineside fire has been reported in the Bexhill area. Power to the line has been switched off to allow emergency services to deal with the fire; this is now affecting services between Hastings and Tonbridge.

How does this affect my journey?

Services are currently unable to run between Hastings and Battle.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time for your journey and check before you travel.

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.