Connex has released details of its services over the Christmas period.

Friday, December 21 to Sunday, December 23 normal service

Christmas Eve normal Saturday service with additional trains on some routes during peak times

On Christmas Day there will be no trains running

Boxing Day special hourly services only from Charing Cross to Ashford International, calling at Grove Park, Orpington, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Paddock Wood, Staplehurst and Headcorn

Thursday, December 27 and Friday, December 28 normal Saturday service

Normal services run on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 with Saturday service on New Year's Eve

Sunday service will run on New Year's Day with additional peak-time trains from Victoria and Ashford International and Victoria and Dover Priory

Normal services will resume on January 2. Passengers are advised to check travel details in advance on 08457 484950 or www.connex.co.uk

A Connex spokesman said: "We understand problems passengers face. We will be improving service in the New Year."

December 20, 2001 16:30