Animals on the railway at Battle means that all lines are currently blocked.
As a result, trains between Hastings and London Charing Cross via Tonbridge are unable to run and will be cancelled.
This is expected until 11:00.
What's happened?
A train has unfortunately struck a deer in the Battle area. Southeastern and Network Rail engineers are enroute to Battle, to assess any potential damage to the train and to the railway infrastructure.
How does this affect my journey?
Trains between Hastings and London Charing Cross via Tonbridge are unable to run.
What do I need to do?
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on Southern services between:
- Â Hastings - London Victoria
- Hastings - Ashford International
You can also use your ticket at no extra cost on Stagecoach Bus route 1066.
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.