Train services on the Tunbridge Wells to Hastings line have resumed today, Sunday, April 16, following a nine-day closure for Network Rail to carry out essential upgrades. The improvements aim to enhance the reliability of the popular commuter and leisure line, supporting safe and efficient service for years to come.
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Engineers worked around the clock to complete various upgrades, including the replacement of the existing track slab in the Mountfield Tunnel near Robertsbridge, which was constructed in the 1970s. The new track slab is reinforced with four tonnes of metal bars and 900 meters of specially coated track designed to withstand tunnel conditions.
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