Trains between Maidstone West and Strood are disrupted this morning due to a broken-down train.

Services leaving Maidstone West bound for Strood at 9.03am, 10.03am, 11.03am and 12.03pm have been cancelled.

The disruption comes as no joy to commuters who have endured traffic misery following a crash on the M20 and flooding in Maidstone earlier this morning.

Services from Strood to Maidstone West are also cancelled following the fault.

Trains from Paddock Wood to Strood via Maidstone West are running as normal.

Southeastern hope to restore services by 12.30pm.