All lines are open following animals on the railway earlier today between Hastings and Ashford International.
Trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 15 minutes. Disruption is expected until 10:30.
Customer Advice
Please allow extra time to complete your journey. Some services may be delayed by up to 20 minutes between Hastings and Ashford International.
Please continue to monitor customer information screens for service amendments. Also check your journey prior to travelling.
How is this currently affecting the train service?
All lines are open, but some services may be subject to residual delays of up to 20 minutes.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Earlier today, it was reported of animals on the railway between Rye and Hastings. For safety reasons all trains were at a stand until the animals moved away clear from the railway.
After 20 minutes, trains were on the move again. Our team are now working hard to get services back to the booked timetable.
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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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