Disruption between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne expected until 11:30  

Route(s) affected

Trains between London Cannon Street and Ramsgate, and between London Victoria and Ramsgate / Dover Priory, and between London St Pancras International and Faversham and Ramsgate, and between also between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Newington and Sittingbourne means some lines between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:30

What's happened?

We have been advised of a fault with part of the signalling system between Newington and Sittingbourne. Response staff on site have put a temporary fix which allows the mainline through Sittingbourne to be open, but the Sheerness line is now affected. They have identified the fault and are in the process of fixing it fully to re-open all lines.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains can run through Sittingbourne in both directions as normal, however the Sheerness line has been suspended. Buses are now on site to replace the cancelled trains

We currently expect the 11:23 Sittingbourne to Sheerness to be the first train to run on the Sheerness line.

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:

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You can find the pick-up and drop-off 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.