Lines reopened: Disruption between Rochester and Swanley expected until 13:00 

Route(s) affected

Between London Victoria and Gillingham / Dover Priory / Ramsgate

Description

Trains are able to run again between Rochester and Swanley following a train hitting an obstruction on the line at Farningham Road. Whilst services return to normal, trains may cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

What's happened?

The train which hit a tree earlier today has been fixed by the engineers. The electrical current of the tracks has been restored and trains will be able to run through Sole Street line again.

How does this affect my journey?

The Sole Street line has now re-opened, but trains may be delayed, altered or cancelled while we work to resume a normal service.

What do I need to do?

Please allow extra time to complete your journey and check before you travel. You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• Highspeed services between Rochester and London St Pancras International

• London Underground between London Terminals

• Arriva Buses 190, 132 and 101 via Medway towns

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.