Railway line reopens after 10-day closure

The line was closed since 16 August

A railway line running between Surrey and Kent that has been closed for 10 days has reopened.

Network Rail told the BBC on Friday the Redhill to Tonbridge line would reopen for passenger trains in the early hours of Tuesday.

The line was closed from 16 August as engineers renewed high-voltage power cables between Nutfield and Leigh.

Network Rail previously said the disruption would be "worth it in the long run" with buses replacing Southern trains during the closure.

The first train to run on Tuesday morning was the 05:24 BST from Redhill to Tonbridge.

Renewing the 13 mile (21km) stretch of cable would provide a more stable power supply for electrical systems along the track, said Network Rail's Paul Prentice.

He added worn out rails near Edenbridge would also be replaced, and maintenance work carried out to improve the railway's resilience.

Landslips on the railway embankment near Edenbridge have caused disruption in recent years.