Lines reopened: disruption between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross / Tonbridge and Hastings

Description

Lines have reopened following ice causing a fault with the electricity supply in the Stonegate area.

As services recover, trains running between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings may still be delayed by up to 35 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

What's happened?

Southeastern have received a report from a service travelling towards London from Hastings that ice on the rails in the Stonegate area was causing power supply issues for trains. While investigations were carried out, all lines were blocked.

Trains have now been able to get on the move between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells. A rail-cleaning train has been dispatched to run down from Tonbridge to Hastings and then back up to Tonbridge.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains between Tonbridge and Hastings may be delayed or cancelled.

The last service from Hastings to Tonbridge, scheduled departure 22:50, is expected to depart approximately 60 minutes late, to allow for the rail-cleaning train to run ahead of it and treat the line from Hastings towards Tonbridge.

What should I do?

Please check before you travel, and allow extra time for your journey.

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.

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.