No Hastings to Tunbridge Wells trains to run for 9 days in April - here's why

There will be no trains running between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells for more than a week next month, Network Rail has announced today (Thursday, March 9).
By Richard Gladstone
Published 9th Mar 2023, 16:22 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2023, 16:23 BST
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The company said vital embankment improvements are being undertaken at Wadhurst and Frant.

The work will be taking place for nine days from Good Friday (April 7) to Saturday, April 15.

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Network Rail said the work is necessary to help prevent the likelihood and impact of landslips in the future.

The line between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells will be closed for nine days in AprilThe line between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells will be closed for nine days in April
The line between Hastings and Tunbridge Wells will be closed for nine days in April

During this time, buses will replace train services between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings.

At Wadhurst and Frant, sections of a reinforced concrete wall will be built to prevent trees and soil reaching the tracks. On sections of the line near Snape Wood hundreds of five-metre-long soil nails will also be driven into the cutting to help stabilise the slopes.

In Mountfield tunnel near