Disruption between Tonbridge and Hastings expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between London Charing Cross and Hastings

Description

A trains automatic braking system being activated at Tunbridge Wells means some lines are blocked. Trains running between Tonbridge and Hastings may be revised.

Disruption is expected until 14:30.

What's happened?

A train's automatic braking system has been activated at Tunbridge Wells. The train has now moved and services are able to travel down to Hastings. However because of a lack of stock having made the trip down, reintroducing services towards London will take more time.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are now able to travel towards Hastings, however delays, alterations and cancellations whilst we work on getting services back to normal working times.

What should I do?

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Arriva Buses between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells and Stagecoach Buses on route 1066.

Passengers for the Hastings line can use their tickets on High Speed services via Ashford until 12:30.

Alternative routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps.

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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.