A MAN died when he was struck by a train while crossing a railway line in Kent.

British Transport Police officers were called to the scene at the Shornmead Crossing, which lies on the line between Strood and Higham. The incident happened at about 10.20am on Thursday.

It is believed the man was hit while crossing the line on a pedestrian crossing. Buses replaced trains on the Chatham to Charing Cross line between Strood and Gravesend.

Those travelling to the capital were taken by bus to Rochester Station where they could pick up trains to London Victoria.