⚠️ UPDATE: The train is now on the move at #Harrietsham and the line to run further trains is clear.
🕑 We are working hard to resume a normal service

⚠️ NEW: A passenger has taken Ill on a train at #Harrietsham
🚨Emergency services on route to provide aid to the passenger
ℹ️ More info to follow

ℹ️ INFO: Because of road closure, the 00:45 bus from Maidstone East to Ashford is not able to access West Street in #Harrietsham and will instead pick up / drop off outside The Taste of Bengal on the A20.

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✅ CLEARED: Trains are returning to normal following the ice on the rails at #Harrietsham earlier today
🕑 If you were delayed by 15 minutes or more, please claim delay repay: spkl.io/63327AmiMU

⚠️ UPDATE: The first train confirmed to run from Maidstone East towards Ashford is the 1200 service, (the 10:55 departure from London Victoria) #Harrietsham

⚠ UPDATE: the failed train at #Harrietsham is now on the move towards Ashford.
🕑 We hope to open the line by midday.
🎫 Passengers from Ashford towards London can use their tickets on routes via paddock wood and on the London Underground between London terminal.

⚠️ UPDATE: We're doing all we can to re-open the line toward Ashford as quickly as we can. In terms of the first train, the 08:55 from London Victoria (10:00 Maidstone) is likely to be the 1st one through - but if we can get the line open earlier then we will. #Harrietsham

⚠ UPDATE: A train had come to a stand in the #Harrietsham area, unable to draw power from the conductor rail.
🎫 You can use your ticket at no extra cost between Maidstone and Ashford.

⚠ UPDATE: A train had come to a stand in the #Harrietsham area, unable to draw power from the conductor rail. This train has now been able to get on the move, but to avoid the train coming to a stand again, it will run fast to Ashford.

⚠ NEW: Because of ice preventing trains getting electricity from the third rail, the line towards Ashford via #Harrietsham is currently blocked. More to follow.

#KentCountyCouncil are passing the buck (and cost) of removing items that are placed on lampposts in contravention of the Highways Act onto parish council volunteers.
#KentCC #KCC
#Harrietsham #Flagshaggers
#Kent #ReformUK Ltd.

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✅CLEARED: Trains are able to run through #Harrietsham following the completion of repairs to the electric third rail.

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⚠️UPDATE: Damage to the electric third rail at #Harrietsham:
🔧Response staff are carrying out repairs.
🚌Buses are replacing trains between Ashford Int and Maidstone East until approximately 10:45
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Damage to the electric third rail in the Harrietsham area The line from Maidstone East towards Ashford is closed. Trains from Ashford towards Maidstone East can run as normal until 09:00, when both lines will be shut for repairs to be carried out. The following trains will divert between Otford and Ashford to run via Paddock Wood: 06:05 Victoria – Ramsgate 07:25, 07:55, 08:25, 08:55 Victoria – Ashford 09:57 Ashford – Victoria The 06:55 Victoria – Ashford will terminate at Maidstone East, with the 08:56 Ashford – Victoria then starting from Maidstone East at 09:27. All trains between Maidstone East and Charing Cross can run as scheduled; the 07:29, 08:29 and 09:29 Charing Cross – Maidstone East services will call additionally at Kemsing, East Malling and Barming. Replacement buses will run from Maidstone East to Ashford while the line is closed. Buses will also run at 10:00 and 11:00 from Ashford to Maidstone East while the repairs take place.

⚠ ONGOING: Damage to the electric third rail in the #Harrietsham area:
❌ No trains from Maidstone East to Ashford.
🚌 Replacement buses will run from Maidstone East to Ashford.
ℹ More info below, or at spkl.io/6016APGd0

Damage to the electric third rail in the Harrietsham area The line from Maidstone East towards Ashford is closed. Trains from Ashford towards Maidstone East can run as normal until 09:30, when both lines will be shut for repairs to be carried out. The following trains will divert between Otford and Ashford to run via Paddock Wood: 06:05 Victoria – Ramsgate 07:25, 07:55, 08:25, 08:55 Victoria – Ashford 09:57 Ashford – Victoria The 06:55 Victoria – Ashford will terminate at Maidstone East, with the 08:56 Ashford – Victoria then starting from Maidstone East at 09:27. All trains between Maidstone East and Charing Cross can run as scheduled; the 07:29, 08:29 and 09:29 Charing Cross – Maidstone East services will call additionally at Kemsing, East Malling and Barming. Replacement buses will run from Maidstone East to Ashford while the line is closed. Buses will also run at 10:00 and 11:00 from Ashford to Maidstone East while the repairs take place.

⚠ ONGOING: Damage to the electric third rail in the #Harrietsham area:
❌ No trains from Maidstone East to Ashford.
🚌 Replacement buses being arranged.
ℹ More info below, or at www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/travel-infor...

⚠ NEW: Because of damage to the electric third rail in the #Harrietsham area, trains are unable to run from Maidstone East towards Ashford. More to follow.

This Sunday we have a great walk in Kent. All welcome join us!
www.metropolitan-walkers.org.uk
#ramblersuk #hiking #walking #kent #aylsford #harrietsham #medwayvalley

Our annual Bluebell Walk will take place on Sunday 4 May in Harrietsham and this year a team of dedicated colleagues from the Hospice Community Services Team will be taking on the six-mile route.

Read more: www.hokh.org/hospice-coll...

#bluebellwalk #harrietsham #heartofkenthospice #hospice

🐕 Pretzel went missing on 21 November 2023, one year ago today 💔
in #harrietsham #kent #me17

She is a tan & white whippet, is chipped & was wearing a pink collar.
There have been no sightings or information about her since. Please get in touch if you have any information to her whereabouts 🙏