A failure to the electricity supply between Ashford International and Ebbsfleet International means Highspeed trains are currently unable to run between these stations.

Disruption is expected until approximately 10:00.

What's happened?

The electricity supply which powers the overhead lines at Ashford International has failed. Highspeed trains cannot run from Ashford International to Ebbsfleet International. Engineers on site are working to resolve the issue.

How does this affect my journey?

Highspeed trains cannot currently run between Ashford International and London St Pancras International in either direction.

Highspeed trains via Faversham are not affected, and are running normally.

What should I do?

If you're travelling from Ashford International, you can use non-highspeed trains to reach London Charing Cross / London Waterloo East / London Bridge.

From here, you may use your ticket on the London Underground and Docklands Light Railway at no extra cost to reach London St Pancras International and Stratford International.

Alternative Routes:

For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps which can be found here.

How can I stay up to date?

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Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner

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.