A tree blocking the railway at Aylesford means trains between Maidstone West and Strood are unable to run.

Disruption is expected until 16:30.

What's happened?

A tree has been reported on the railway in the Aylesford area. Both lines are blocked and no trains can run.

The tree requires staff equipped with chainsaws to attend; unfortunately there is no ETA for these staff to be on site at present.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains can currently run between Maidstone West and Strood.

What should I do?

Replacement buses are running between Maidstone West and Strood.

Please allow extra time for your journey, and check before you travel.

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

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Check before you travel:

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

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.