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Feb 19, 2022, 31 tweets

⚠️ NEW: A train, which wasn't in service, has just collided with a fallen tree at #Longfield.

❌ The line is blocked in both directions between Swanley and Rochester while the tree is removed from the line.

⚠️ UPDATE: We also now have reports of a tree falling on the line at #Kearsney, with the line now blocked in both directions.

❌ Trains can't currently run between Dover Priory and Faversham via Canterbury East in either direction.

⚠️ UPDATE: In addition to this, there are now trees reported on the line at #Broadstairs and at #MaidstoneBarracks, in addition to those at #Longfield and #Kearsney.

❌ Lines are blocked at both locations while staff work to get the trees clear of the line.

⚠️ This morning we have trees blocking lines at #Longfield, #Kearsney, #MaidstoneBarracks and #Broadstairs, in addition to the #MaidstoneEast and #Hastings Lines still being blocked.

❗ Please allow extra time if you're travelling this morning

⚠️ UPDATE: The train which struck the tree at #Longfield is now moving clear of the area - staff will then carry out final checks to remove the tree from the line, and then the line will be able to be reopened.

❗ There are still a number of trees blocking lines on our network

⚠️UPDATE: There are still trees blocking lines at #Longfield, #Kearsney, #Selling, #Broadstairs, #MaidstoneBarracks, as well as on the #MaidstoneEast and #Hastings Lines

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UPDATE: #StormEunice✅The Bromley North Line has reopened

#StormEunice 09:40 UPDATE
🚍Buses replace trains Tunbridge Wells-Hastings
✅Bromley North Line reopened
❌Maidstone East Line is closed
❗There are still 9 trees blocking lines across our network, along with other obstructions

#StormEunice 10:15
❌No trains running between Victoria and Rochester
🎟️Use High Speed services between St Pancras and Faversham
🚍Replacement buses run Tonbridge-Hastings

#StormEunice -
We're currently receiving a large amount messages. The below graphic displays which routes are open and closed.
We do not have an estimate for when those routes that are closed will be opened.
We will update this thread as soon as we have any more info

#StormEunice - update
Trains running between Tonbridge-Tunbridge Wells again
Trains running between Ashford-Maidstone East
Medway Valley Line closed completely as the power has been switched off to remove a tree

#StormEunice
Trees are blocking the following routes:
Swanley-Rochester
Faversham-Ramsgate
Faversham-Dover
Dover-Ramsgate
Tonbridge-Strood
Maidstone East-Otford
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings

UPDATE: #StormEunice
Tree removed from Broadstairs
Trees are blocking the following routes:
Swanley-Rochester
Herne Bay-Ramsgate
Faversham-Dover
Dover-Ramsgate
Tonbridge-Strood
Maidstone East-Otford
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings

UPDATE: #StormEunice
Trees cleared from the Sole Street Line, services being reinstated between Victoria-Gillingham
Trees are still blocking the following routes:
Herne Bay-Ramsgate
Faversham-Dover
Dover-Ramsgate
Tonbridge-Strood
Maidstone East-Otford
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings

UPDATE: #StormEunice
✅Line being reopened from Tonbridge-Maidstone West
New trees reported blocking:
❌Ramsgate-Margate
❌Rochester-Sole Street
Trees still blocking the following:
Herne Bay-Ramsgate
Faversham-Dover
Dover-Ramsgate
Strood-Maidstone West
Maidstone East-Otford

UPDATE: #StormEunice 13:15
🎟️Tickets valid on High Speed services
St Pancras-Herne Bay
St Pancras-Ramsgate via Canterbury West
🚍Replacement buses:
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings
Maidstone East-Otford

UPDATE: #StormEunice 14:10
👀Medway Valley Line hoped to be fully reopened from 16:00
✅Ramsgate-Margate reopened
🎟️Tickets valid on High Speed:
St Pancras-Herne Bay
St Pancras-Ramsgate via Canterbury West
🚍Replacement buses:
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings
Maidstone East-Otford

UPDATE: #StormEunice 15:20
👀Medway Valley Line final checks underway
👀Gillingham-Victoria hoping for 17:00 reopening
🎟️Tickets valid on High Speed:
St Pancras-Herne Bay or Ramsgate via Canterbury West
🚍Replacement buses:
Tunbridge Wells-Hastings
Maidstone East-Otford

UPDATE: #StormEunice
The first passenger service from Faversham to Ramsgate is currently running
We're arranging for a service to check the line in the Ramsgate to Faversham direction
Another train is currently checking the line from Strood-Maidstone West
bit.ly/3sPVmrP

UPDATE: ✅The Medway Valley Line is now clear of obstructions and fully open
❗There are still cancellations due to crew being displaced
❌No trains Dover Priory-Shepherds Well until midday on Sunday due to large fallen trees
More info: bit.ly/3sPVmrP

UPDATE: #StormEunice 17:00
❌Sole Street Line and Herne Bay-Ramsgate remain closed until 18:00 at the earliest. Trains are currently checking both lines for obstructions.
🌲Another tree found blocking the Canterbury East Line

UPDATE: #StormEunice 18:10
✅Faversham-Ramsgate reopened
✅Victoria-Gillingham reopened
⚠️Services may still be delayed, revised or cancelled as trains and crew have been displaced

UPDATE: #StormEunice 19:15
❌Hastings and Canterbury East Lines remain closed
❌Maidstone East-Otford remain closed
🎟️🔀No direct trains between Ramsgate/Dover Priory and Victoria - Tickets valid on High Speed services or change at Gillingham
✅All other routes are Open

#StormEunice Looking ahead to tomorrow (Sunday 20th February) we're facing issues on two lines:
First:
❌Dover Priory-Shepherds Well - no trains will run before midday, due to large trees on the line at Kearsney.
👷Teams will be back on site in the morning working to clear them

#StormEunice Also on Sunday morning:
❌Hastings-Tunbridge Wells
🌲Network Rail have cleared a number of trees from the line
⚡But UK Power Networks are working to fix a local power issue in the Robertsbridge area. The line will have to remain closed until it's fixed

#StormEunice
🌪️The Met Office have also issued a Yellow Weather Warning for wind on Sunday and in to Monday, so there may be further disruption to travel
📲We'll keep you updated here and on our website if any further issues arise

UPDATE #StormEunice 20:15
✅Where possible, we're running some services between Victoria and Faversham now
✅Victoria-Gillingham trains are running
⚠️Hastings, Canterbury East and Maidstone East Lines remain part suspended

UPDATE #StormEunice 21:30
✅Where possible, we're running some trains between Victoria and Faversham/Ramsgate
✅Victoria-Gillingham trains are running
⚠️Hastings, Canterbury East and Maidstone East Lines remain part suspended

UPDATE 22:30
⚠️Hastings, Canterbury East and Maidstone East Lines remain part suspended.
✅All other lines are open.
ℹ️ The Canterbury East line will be part suspended tomorrow, and the Hastings Line may not be able to reopen in the morning bit.ly/33zNWQR

UPDATE: ❌ The Hastings Line will remain suspended between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells throughout tomorrow morning because of an ongoing power supply problem. The Canterbury East Line will also remain part suspended but we are expecting the Maidstone East Line to be open

⚠️UPDATE: Tomorrow morning, the Canterbury East Line and Hastings Line will both be part suspended because of ongoing issues after #StormEunice.

✅ All other lines will reopen from the start of service.

👷 Engineering work taking place on some routes bit.ly/3sLQcgu

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