Disruption between Hastings and Tonbridge expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Hastings and London Charing Cross

Description

The emergency services dealing with an incident between Hastings and Tonbridge has resulted in all lines being closed. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

What's happened?

Emergency services are dealing with an incident between Robertsbridge and Etchingham and the electric current to trains has been switched off.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are not able to run between Hastings and Tonbridge.

What should I do?

Replacement buses are running between Hastings and Tonbridge.

You may use your ticket on the following alternative routes at no extra cost:

• Southern services from Hastings to London Victoria / Ashford International

• Highspeed services can be used from Ashford International for customers travelling from St Leonards / Hastings

• Stagecoach bus route 1066

• London Underground between our London terminal stations

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 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.