Disruption between Sevenoaks and Orpington expected 17:45 

Route(s) affected

between Sevenoaks and Orpington

Description

A fault on a train at Knockhill means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains between between Sevenoaks and Orpington may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:45.

What's happened?

A train at Knockholt has experienced a fault. Blocking the line towards London between Sevenoaks and Orpington.

How does this affect my journey?

Services between Tunbridge Wells / Sevenoaks and London Charing Cross will be subject to delays alterations and cancellations.

Trains towards London will be diverted via Bat and Ball.

If you require one of the intermediate stations, you are recommended to depart the train at Chislehurst and take a train back down the line.

What should I do?

Allow extra time to make your journey.

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 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.