Disruption between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells / Hastings

Description

The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, meaning all lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

What's happened?

We've received reports of a road traffic accident that has caused damage to a bridge over the railway near High Brooms. As a result debris on the line means the route is obstructed and currently blocked.

Response staff are on site and currently working hard to clear the debris and assess the train damage to check if it is safe to move the train forward and clear the line.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains cannot currently run between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells.

What should I do?

We are working to obtain replacement buses.

You may use your ticket on these alternative services at no extra cost:

• Southern between Hastings and Ashford International / London Victoria.

• Arriva buses:

  • Route 7 and 402 between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

  • Route 281 between Tunbridge Wells and High Brooms

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.