Railway services have been brought to a standstill after reports of animals on the tracks. No services are currently running between Hastings and Ashford “until further notice,” Southern Rail has announced. Posting on X, formerly Twitter, a spokesman said: “We’ve received reports of animals on the railway between Hastings and Ashford. “All lines are blocked between these stations. “Services cannot run in either direction between Hastings and Ashford International until further notice. “Please delay travelling until later today, when the line has reopened. “We are unable to provide an estimate …