A shortage of train crew between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-On-Sea means fewer trains will be able to run. As a result, trains will be cancelled. This is expected until 17:00.
What's happened?
There is a shortage of train crew affecting most services between Sittingbourne and Sheerness from 12:00 to 17:00.
How does this affect my journey?
Most services between Sitingbourne and Sheerness will be cancelled from 12:00 to 17:00.
These trains are expected to run:
- 14:53 Sittingbourne to Sheerness
- 15:17 Sheerness to Sittingbourne
What should I do?
Buses will replace cancelled trains.
Alternative Routes:
For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps which can be found here
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.