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Reduced service at Headcorn expected until 12:00 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Monday 19 October 2026 at 10:59

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Last updated

Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:10

Train operators affected

  • Southeastern

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Headcorn means that fewer trains are able to call at this station.

Some trains operating through this station will be revised as a result.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

What's happened?

A fault with the signalling system in the Headcorn area means services towards Ashford International are currently unable to call at Headcorn.

Response staff are en route.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains towards Ashford International are unable to call at Headcorn.

Services towards Tonbridge can call at Headcorn as scheduled.

What should I do?

Passengers requiring Headcorn should travel to Pluckley or Ashford International and change for a train back towards Headcorn.

Passengers at Headcorn requiring stations towards Ashford International and beyond should travel to Marden and change.

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 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.

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