Service disruption
Disruption between Hastings and Tonbridge expected until 16:00
From 21 Oct 2026, 11:13 · End time not supplied
Source updated 21 Oct 2026, 13:07
Between Hastings and London Charing Cross
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A tree on the railway between Hastings and Tonbridge means that the line towards Tonbridge is blocked. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised. Disruption is expected until 16:00. What's happened? A train has struck a tree in the Battle area, causing considerable damage to the train and blocking the line towards Tonbridge. The line towards Hastings remains open at this time, but at some point all platforms at Hastings will be occupied and we will be unable to run towards Hastings. The incident train has arrived at Battle and engineering staff are assessing the damage. How does this affect my journey? No trains can run from Hastings towards Tonbridge. We currently expect the first service from Hastings towards Tonbridge to be the 13:50 Hastings - London Charing Cross. What should I do? You can use your ticket at no extra cost on: Highspeed services between Ashford International and London St Pancras International Southern services via Hastings Arriva Buses routes 7 and 402, and Stagecoach Buses route 1066 London Underground services between our London Terminals We are attempting to arrange a replacement bus service to run from Battle to Tonbridge. Alternative routes: For details of alternative routes that may be available to complete your journey, please refer to our Alternative routes during disruption maps . How can I stay up to date? You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel . Check before you travel: You can check your journey using the National Rail 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 drop-off 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.
From 21 Oct 2026, 11:13 · End time not supplied · Source changed 21 Oct 2026, 13:07
Operators: Southeastern
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