No trains between Tonbridge and Hastings until approximately 15:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Hastings

Description

A broken rail at Robertsbridge means that the line is disrupted. As a result, services running between Tonbridge and Hastings will be cancelled.

Disruption is until approximately 15:00.

What's happened?

A broken rail has been identified in the area of Robertsbridge. Response staff have been called and are expected on site at approximately 12:00. They will inspect the rail and make a decision if it can be fixed or a replacement rail needs to be sourced.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run through Robertsbride.

A special train service will operate between Battle and Hastings with a replacement bus operating between Battle and Tunbridge Wells.

Trains which usually run between Charing Cross and Hastings will not run. Trains which usually run between Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells only will continue running. There will also be additional trains running between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge to help you connect with other Mainline southeastern services via Tonbridge.

What should I do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel. You can use the special train service between Hastings and Battle to connect with:

• Replacement bus service between Tunbridge Wells and Battle

• Southern services between London Victoria and Hastings

• Southern services between Ashford International and Hastings

• Southeastern services between London and Ashford International via Paddock Wood and Maidstone East

• Southeastern Highspeed services between London St Pancras International and Ashford International

• Stagecoach route 1066 between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings

• Arriva Buses routes 7, 281 and 402 between Tonbridge, High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells

• London Underground between terminal stations

The above alternative transport is available at no extra cost.

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?

You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.

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.