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Horse on the rail-track at Paddock Wood

13:00, 03 September 2016

updated: 14:24, 03 September 2016

Trains through Paddock Wood were delayed today, after a horse wandered on the line.

Services had to be suspended just after midday, but the animal has since been rounded up and returned to its field.

Trains were running normally again by 1pm and the horse was not injured.

Horses. Stock image
Horses. Stock image
Paddock Wood station
Paddock Wood station

Southeastern said passengers would be able to claim compensation for the delay.

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