Lines reopened: disruption between Rochester and Swanley expected until 10:00 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern between Dover Priory / Ramsgate / Gillingham (Kent) and London Victoria

Description

Lines have reopened following a trespass incident on the railway between Meopham and Longfield. As a result, trains between Rochester and Swanley may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

What's happened?

A trespasser was reported between Meopham and Longfield.

The trespasser was persuaded to board a train by onboard staff, and is now with police at Longfield.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains running between Rochester and Swanley may be delayed, altered or cancelled while we work to return to on-time running.

What should I do?

Please check before you travel and allow extra time for 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.

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.