Due to trespassers on the railway between Dover Priory and Canterbury East, trains running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes.

Disruption is expected until approximately 22:00.

Customer Advice

What's happened?

We've been advised of a trespasser on the railway near Aylesham so the lines between Dover Priory and Canterbury East are currently blocked.

Power to the track has been switched off and response staff from Network Rail and the emergency services are currently on their way to the area.

How does this affect my journey?

Services cannot currently run between Dover Priory and Canterbury East.

Trains will be held in platforms and other services will be delayed, altered, or cancelled.

What do I need to do?

Please allow more time to reach your destination this evening and check online journey planners for up to date information.

Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

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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.

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