A train fire has caused rail chaos this afternoon.

Due to a blaze on a Dover Priory service, power to the lines at the station had to be be turned off.

A Southeastern spokesman said: "No trains could run via Dover Priory and the fire service were in attendance following a fire on a train.

"The fire has been extinguished and safety checks are being made on the train and the track.

"Some services were and may be delayed, revised or cancelled."

One line is now back open at Dover Priory and Network Rail is working to restore power to the other line.

The spokesman added: "Trains may be revised or cancelled.

"You can use your ticket on Stagecoach bus routes 15, 81 and 102 at no extra cost."

An earlier service update said trains via Canterbury East were also affected.

There was also a signal fault at Deal causing disruption but this has now been fixed.

Southeastern has directed passengers to its website where you can claim compensation if you are delayed by 15 minutes or more.