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Disruption between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells expected until 18:15 

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Incident reported: Saturday 16 May 2026 at 15:28

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Last updated

Saturday 16 May 2026 at 17:22

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Hastings and London Charing Cross

Description

A fault with the signalling system at Tunbridge Wells means that the line towards London is blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge and may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:15.

What's happened?

A fault with the signalling system has been discovered at Tunbridge Wells. As a result trains are unable to travel from Tunbridge Wellls towards London. Trains travelling in the opposite direction towards Hastings can still travel.

How does this affect my journey?

Services travelling towards London will terminate at Tunbridge Wells and form a shuttle service between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Arriva Buses routes 402, 281 & 7.

A replacement bus service is in operation between Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge.

If you are travelling from Tunbridge Wells towards London we recommend taking a bus to Tonbridge where a train can take you onward to London.

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.

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