Trains running at reduced speed after vehicle hits barriers at Battle

The London bound train line through Battle has been reopened but trains are running at a reduced speed after a vehicle hit the level crossing barriers earlier this afternoon.

By The Newsroom

Published 7th Sep 2018, 14:16 BST

Updated 7th Sep 2018, 15:22 BST

Southeastern Railway said the incident happened just after 1pm today (Friday, September 7).

Both lines were initially blocked but the Hastings bound line was reopened at approximately 1.30pm, Southeastern said.

The London bound line was reopened just before 2pm but disruption between Hastings and Tunbridge Well is expected.

Southeastern has advised passengers to check before they travel by visiting www.southeasternrailway.co.uk.