Passengers have caused disturbance on a train between Sheerness-on-Sea and Sittingbourne, damaging the unit that is used to run the service on this line.

As a result, trains are currently unable to operate between these stations, and have been cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 18:30.

What has happened?

We have been advised by a driver of a train at Queemborough that passengers were causing disturbance on the train. Police have been called and are on site. The train has been taken out of service because of the damage caused.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are currently unable to run on the Sheerness line. The damaged train will go in to the depot and we will look to find a replacement train for the Sheerness services.

What should I do?

Please check before you travel and allow extra time to complete your journey.

A replacement bus is running on the Sheerness line until another train arrives from the depot.

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.

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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.