Signalling staff being taken ill between Swanley and Ashford International means from 23:00 all lines will be blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed or diverted.

Disruption is expected from 23:00 until the end of the day.

What's happened?

We have been advised by Network Rail, from 23:00 this evening, there will be a shortage of signaling staff in the Maidstone East area.

How does this affect my journey?

After 23:00 this evening, trains will not be able to run between Swanley and Ashford International.

We are looking to source replacement buses and awaiting an update from replacement bus providers.

London Victoria to Ramsgate / Ashford International services:

• 20:55 London Victoria to Ramsgate will run as booked
• 21:25 London Victoria to Ramsgate (May possibly be diverted if there is disruption)
• 22:25 London Victoria to Ramsgate (Will be diverted and terminating at Ashford)
• 23:25 London Victoria to Ashford International (Will be diverted after Bromley South)

Ramsgate to London Victoria Services:

• 20:40 Ramsgate to London Victoria
• 21:40 Ramsgate to London Victoria will terminate at Ashford International

What do I need to do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey this evening.

Information on replacement buses to be updated shortly. 

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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.