No trains between Hastings and Wadhurst: disruption expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Hastings and Wadhurst

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Robertsbridge means that the line is closed. As a result, trains are unable to run between Hastings and Wadhurst and will be cancelled or held until the line reopens.

Disruption is expected until 14:30.

What's happened?

We have received reports of a fault with the signalling system at Robertsbridge. Investigations are ongoing as we work to restore the signalling.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are not able to run between Battle and Wadhurst in either direction.

What should I do?

Rail replacement buses have been requested. ETA 14:00.

You may use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Southern services between Hastings and Ashford International

• Highspeed between Ashford International and London St Pancras International

• Stagecoach 1066 bus Battle to Tunbridge Wells

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?

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Additional information:

Please be aware that due to planned engineering work, trains are not running between Wadhurst and Tonbridge, and a rail replacement service is in operation between these stations.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail 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.