Trains are returning to normal between Paddock Wood and Strood: disruption expected until 10:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London St Pancras International and Maidstone West, and also between Tonbridge / Paddock Wood and Strood

Description

Trains are able to run again between Paddock Wood and Strood following a member of the signalling staff being taken ill this morning.

Whilst trains return to the scheduled timetable, services between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:00.

What's happened?

A member of the signalling staff looking after the Medway Valley line (Paddock Wood - Strood) was taken ill earlier this morning. A relief signaller is now on site and the line has reopened.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are now able to run again between Strood and Paddock Wood but may still be altered or cancelled whilst we work to resume normal service.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel.

Alternative routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps.

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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.