A person has been hit by a train tonight (Thursday) outside Faversham causing disruption and delays for travellers. The incident was reported shortly after 5pm.

Southeastern Railways said on its website: “A person has been hit by a train between Faversham and Margate. Emergency services and response staff are on site and the lines are currently blocked.”

In a tweet, it said: “Because of emergency services dealing with an incident between Faversham and Margate, no trains can run between these stations. Power to the lines has been switched off between Faversham and Margate.”

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Replacement buses are expected to be in place between Faversham and Margate by 7pm tonight. There is also ticket acceptance in place on FastTrack buses between Ebbsfleet and Gravesend.

The rail company went on to say that travel disruption is expected until 8pm.

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Article Source: Kent Live