A fault with the signalling system between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-On-Sea means all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What's happened?
Following earlier reports of a signalling fault at Sittingbourne, Network Rail Response teams on site carried out an inspection of the signalling equipment and safety inspection of the track.
Following their inspection they identified a bike which was thrown onto the track, this has now been removed however the signalling system has been damaged due to this.
This means the line between Sittingbourne and Sheerness is now blocked.
How does this affect my journey?âââââââ
Trains between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea are unable to run.
What do I need to do?
Please allow extra time to complete your journey.
A replacement bus service is in operation between Sittingbourne and Sheerness-on-Sea.
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