Buses replace trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea until approximately 22:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea means that lines are disrupted. Trains running to / from these stations will be cancelled as a result.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

What's happened?

There is a signalling problem affecting the Sheerness line between Kemsley and Swale. Response staff are on the way, but trains are unable to run between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

What should I do?

Replacement buses have been arranged and are running between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea. These buses are being provided by Travelmasters.

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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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.