Updated at: 07-Oct-2025 09:10:41: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Victoria and Gillingham / Ramsgate / Dover Priory
Thameslink between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Denmark Hill and Shortlands, closing all lines.
Southeastern:
- Sole Street line: Trains between London Victoria and Gillingham via Denmark Hill will run later than usual for part of the journey and run non stop between London Victoria and Bromley South
Alternative travel options:
You can use the following alternative services at no extra cost:
- Thameslink accessible replacement buses between Denmark Hill & Bromley South via Catford
Thameslink:
Buses replace trains between Herne Hill and Bromley South, calling at all stations except Nunhead and Ravensbourne.
If you’re travelling to Nunhead and Ravensbourne, paper rail tickets will be accepted on London Buses at no extra cost.
Sevenoaks / Orpington services will run to a revised timetable and divert via Herne Hill, calling additionally at Beckenham Junction and Herne Hill.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
You can plan your journey on London Buses by using the Transport for London Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 24-Jul-2025 17:12:18: PM