Buses replace trains between Ramsgate and Canterbury West until approximately 11:00

2026-05-10T05:10:39.628000+01:00

Urgent repairs to the railway between Ramsgate and Canterbury West means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains will be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:00.

What's happened?

Significant damage has been caused to the electric third rail on a 300m section of track between Ramsgate and Canterbury West.

Response staff are carrying out repairs closing the line until approximately 11:00.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains are unable to run between Ramsgate and Canterbury West and will be diverted via Dover where possible.

What should I do?

Buses will replace trains between Ramsgate and Canterbury West until around 11:00.

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 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.

Disruptions affecting Southeastern (SE)

Buses replace trains between Ramsgate and Canterbury West until approximately 11:00