A fault with the signalling system between Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend is causing disruption to journeys between these stations. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 17:30.
What's happened?
There is a fault with a set of points between Ebbsfleet International and Gravesend (a piece of equipment that allows trains to move from one line to another). Network Rail response staff are due on site at around 16:00 to investigate.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains from London St Pancras International are unable to run from Ebbsfleet towards Gravesend / Rainham / Faversham.
Other High Speed services (towards London St Pancras International and from London St Pancras International towards Ashford International / Dover / Ramsgate via Canterbury West) can run on their normal route.
What do I need to do?
You may use your ticket on the following alternative services at no extra charge to help you complete your journey:
- London Underground between our terminal stations.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
Twitter:
If you would like to follow this incident on Twitter, please use #Gravesend
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.