Rail line between Margate and Broadstairs blocked by tree

Southeastern trains

A tree has blocked the  rail line between Margate and Broadstairs.

Network Rail response workers are currently on site to deal with the issue.

Trains between the stations cannot run. Passengers can use tickets on the Thanet Loop service.

Disruption is expected to continue until 7pm.

UPDATE: Tree removed, services are resuming but there are delays