Rail services in Kent suspended due to power failure

Network Rail engineers are currently working to rectify electricity supply problems

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 26th Mar 2024

Southeastern have confirmed train services from Kent into London are currently subject to cancellation due to a failure of the electricity supply.

They say services from the Medway Towns to London via Sole Street are unable to run and although Network Rail engineers are currently working to rectify the problem, there is no estimated time for the repair.

Passengers are being advised to use Southeastern's High Speed services at no extra cost.

They confirmed anyone who is delayed by 15 minutes or more is eligible for compensation.

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