Services on Southeastern Railway have resumed following an earlier incident at Highbrooms involving a bridge strike.
An incident at Highbrooms on the Southeastern Railway network has now been resolved, and trains are returning to normal operations. The bridge strike caused temporary disruptions to train services affecting Kent residents and commuters travelling through the area.
The incident occurred at Highbrooms, a key junction on Southeastern Railway’s network. Services were suspended whilst the situation was assessed and cleared by Network Rail engineers and Southeastern Railway staff.
Trains are now back on the move and running across the affected routes. However, some services may still be experiencing minor delays as the network returns to full capacity following the incident. Passengers are advised to check their journey times as services normalise throughout the afternoon.
If you were affected by delays of 15 minutes or more during this incident, you are entitled to claim compensation through Southeastern Railway’s Delay Repay scheme. Eligible passengers can submit claims online or through the Southeastern Railway mobile application. Keep your ticket as proof of travel when making your claim.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this morning’s disruptions. Southeastern Railway continues to monitor services closely to ensure a safe and reliable network for all Kent travellers.
Key Information
- Highbrooms bridge strike has been cleared and resolved
- Train services have resumed on affected Southeastern routes
- Passengers delayed by 15 minutes or more can claim compensation via Delay Repay
- Minor delays may persist as services return to normal
- Tickets must be retained for compensation claims
