The train conductor working between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea has been taken ill. This means that buses will replace trains between these stations from 21:45 until the end of the day.

What's happened?

The conductor working on the Sheerness line this evening has been taken ill. Trains on this line cannot run without a member of onboard crew so will be cancelled after 21:45.

How does this affect my journey?

Sheerness line services will not run after 21:45 for the rest of the day. 

What do I need to do?

Replacement buses will run between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.

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.