Disruption between Maidstone East and Ashford International expected until 16:45
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Friday 26 June 2026 at 14:47
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Last updated
Friday 26 June 2026 at 14:51
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Maidstone East and Ashford International
Description
A tree blocking the railway at Maidstone East means trains running between Maidstone East and Ashford International may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 16:45.
What's happened?
A tree has fallen on the line at Maidstone East, blocking the track.
How does this affect my journey?
The line is blocked between Maidstone East and Ashford International. As a result trains will be delayed, cancelled or diverted via Otford and Tonbridge.
What should I do?
Allow extra time to make your journey and use our journey planner for live travel updates.
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.
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