Buses replace trains between Strood and Paddock Wood until approximately 19:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Paddock Wood and Strood, and also between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory / Ramsgate / Faversham

Description

A person has been hit by a train between Strood and Paddock Wood. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains are unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 19:00.

If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.

What's happened?

A person has been hit by a train on the Medway Valley Line so the line is currently closed.

Emergency services and response staff are on site.

The between Strood and Maidstone West will be closed until approximately 19:00.

We are hoping to reopen the line between Maidstone West and Paddock Wood before then.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains can run between Strood and Paddock Wood.

What should I do?

Replacement buses are running between Strood, Maidstone West and Paddock Wood.

You may use your ticket on Arriva Buses route 71 between Snodland and Maidstone.

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.

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 set-down 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.