No trains between Herne Bay and Ramsgate: disruption expected until 21:30 

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria / London St Pancras International / London Cannon Street / Gillingham (Kent) and Ramsgate, and also between London St Pancras International and Margate

Description

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Herne Bay and Ramsgate. Whilst they attend, all lines are closed. As a result, trains can not run between these stations and may be cancelled in full or revised to run only part of their route.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

What's happened?

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Herne Bay and Ramsgate. The power has been turned off.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Herne Bay and Ramsgate and may be cancelled or revised.

Trains will be able to start / terminate at Herne Bay where possible.

What should I do?

We are working to source replacement transport. ETA is 21:00.

You may use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Thameslink between Rainham (Kent) and London St Pancras International

• Highspeed to Ramsgate

• London Underground between London terminals

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.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.