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Buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea until approximately 10:15 

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Incident reported: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 08:15

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Last updated

Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 08:21

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Kemsley means that the line is closed. Trains are unable to run between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

Disruption is expected until 10:15.

What's happened?

A fault with the signalling system near Kemsley means that we are currently unable to run trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run.

What should I do?

A replacement bus service will run between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

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.

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.

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