Signalling staff being taken ill between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West means all lines will be closed. As a result, trains will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected from 07:15 until 19:30.

What's happened?

Unfortunately the signaller for the signalbox that controls the section of line between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West has been taken ill. No replacement staff are currently available, so the line between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West will be closed from 07:15.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains will run between Paddock Wood and Maidstone West from 07:15. A shuttle service is being arranged to run between Strood and Maidstone West.

What should I do?

A replacement bus service is being arranged.

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.