The number of high-speed Javelin trains from Dover and Folkestone which whisk commuters to their desks in London are to be cut next summer.

The service between Kent and the capital is to be dramatically reduced due to the 2012 Olympic Games.

High-speed trains will continue to run from Ashford and Faversham but Folkestone, Dover, Canterbury, Ramsgate or Margate services will be cut.

The Javelin trains are to be used as a shuttle service between St Pancras, Stratford and Ebbsfleet International stations.

Train operator, Southeastern Trains explained that the high-speed shuttle service was part of London's bid to secure the Games in 2012 but it would be compensating high-speed commuters.

Other mainline services into London will be generally unaffected.

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