No trains able to run in or out of Hastings from direction of Ore due to points failure

Southern said disruption on the line between Ashford International and Hastings means no trains are able to run in the direction of Hastings.

Services may be cancelled or delayed by up to 25 minutes, Southern confirmed.

Network Rail have engineers on site and are working to resolve the fault and the disruption is expected until 9am, Southern added.

Southern have advised passengers to travel later this morning if possible, but if necessary to allow an extra 30 minutes to complete their journey.

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

Tickets will be accepted on the following, at no extra cost:

– Stagecoach Bus routes between Eastbourne and Ashford

There will be a rail replacement bus service to run from Hastings to Ashford at 8.45am, and from Ashford to Hastings at 9.25am.

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.

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