Ice is preventing trains from getting electricity from the third rail at London Charing Cross. As a result, services running to / from this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:45.

What's happened?

Ice on the railway is preventing our City Beam trains from drawing power from the third rail at London Charing Cross. As a result, a queue of trains has formed outside of the station as trains affected by this issue are occupying multiple platforms at London Charing Cross. Engineers are on site at London Charing Cross to assist these trains.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains running to and from Charing Cross are being delayed by up to 30 minutes.

Trains on the following route may be diverted, running to and from London Cannon Street or London Victoria

• London Charing Cross to Maidstone East
• London Charing Cross to Hastings / Tunbridge Wells
• London Charing Cross to Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge

What should I do?

You may use your ticket at no extra cost on the London Underground between London Terminal stations.

If you're using Oyster / Contactless PAYG and you incur additional costs, please contact our Customer Services team.

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Check before you travel:

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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.