No trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings until approximately 16:00 

Route(s) affected

Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains will be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

What's happened?

A track defect has been reported near Stonegate, on the line towards Hastings so the line is blocked until safety checks can be made. Response have arrived but further staff are needed to complete the checks and they are not able to get to the location until approximately 13:15 - 13:30.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

What do I need to do?

Please travel later today if you can. If not your journey will take 60 - 90 minutes longer while the line is blocked.

You can use Stagecoach route 1066 at no extra cost between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

Replacement buses are on the way to meet the trains currently held at Wadhurst & Stonegate, to take you onwards to Hastings. These are expected to arrive between approximately 14:00 and 14:30.

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.