There remains delays to a busy train service following a fire next to a railway track.

Kent's chief rail operator Southeastern says staff ar currently battling the blaze between Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge.

"Because of a fire next to the track at Tunbridge Wells, services are currently at a stand in the area," a spokesman wrote.

"Services are currently unable to run between Tonbridge and Robertsbridge, and response staff are on site now."

Staff continued to fight back the flames this evening and survey the damage.

In a further update a spokesman added: "Staff at TunbridgeWells have now finished repairing damage caused by the lineside fire, so the line is now being reopened to allow trains to run.

"Services will still be disrupted while we work to get trains back on time through the area."

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