A problem with a river bridge between Swale and Sheerness-on-Sea means that all lines are be blocked. Train services running between these stations may be cancelled or revised to start / terminate at Swale.
Disruption is expected until 09:00.
What's happened?
We've been informed that the Kingsferry Bridge at Swale developed a fault and is currently stuck in the up position. Engineers are on site working to lower the bridge.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains are unable to run between Swale and Sheerness. The first two trains will terminate and start at Swale:
- 05:05 Gillingham to Sheerness will terminate at Swale
- 05:43 Sheerness to Sittingbourne will start at Swale
- 05:53 Sittingbourne to Sheerness will terminate at Swale
- 06:17 Sheerness to Sittingbourne will start at Swale
A bus replacement service will operate between Swale, Queenborough and Sheerness.
The line will then be suspended until the bridge is fixed with bus replacement service opering between Sittingbourne and Sheerness calling at all stations.
What do I need to do?
Please check your journey before you travel and allow extra time to complete your journey.
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 information, please use this page.
You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.
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.