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Storm Francis: Southeastern trains delayed between Faversham and Ramsgate after tree falls on line at Whitstable

Brad Harper
bharper@thekmgroup.co.uk
18:17, 25 August 2020  | Updated: 21:46, 25 August 2020

Trains were delayed this evening after strong winds caused a tree to fall on a line.

It blocked the tracks at Whitstable meaning services between Faversham and Ramsgate were disrupted.

A tree has fallen on the line at Whitstable. Picture: Southeastern / Twitter
A tree has fallen on the line at Whitstable. Picture: Southeastern / Twitter

Southeastern staff on board the train attempted to move the tree.

But Network Rail sent a team to the scene and the line reopened at around 9.30pm

Buses were ordered to run between Faversham and Ramsgate.

Storm Francis earlier caused delays for services in other areas of Kent after trees fell on the lines.

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