Disruption between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells expected until 17:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Tunbridge Wells / Hastings

Description

A failure of the electricity supply between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells means that some lines are closed.

As a result, trains running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:00.

What's happened?

A failure of the electricity supply has been reported between High Brooms and Tunbridge Wells. While this is ongoing, the line from Tonbridge towards Tunbridge Wells is closed.

Response staff are on site at High Brooms and are carrying out an inspection of the track to ascertain the cause of the power supply issues.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains can run from Tonbridge towards Tunbridge Wells.

Services from Hastings / Tonbridge towards London aren't affected by the power supply problems, but services will be altered or cancelled as a result of trains being unable to run to Hastings.

What should I do?

Replacement buses are in operation between Tonbridge and Hastings.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Southern services:

  • London Victoria - Hastings

  • London Bridge - Uckfield

  • Ashford International - Hastings

• Southeastern highspeed services between London St Pancras International and Ashford International

• Stagecoach Bus route 1066 between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings

• Arriva Bus routes 7 / 402 between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells

• London Underground services between our London Terminals

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.