Updated at: 07-Oct-2025 11:09:41: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
between London Victoria / London Charing Cross / Ashford International / Faversham and Dover Priory, and also between between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate / Dover Priory
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place on the lines through Dover Priory, blocking the lines between Canterbury East and Dover, and also between Folkestone Central and Deal.
- Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Dover Priory via Tonbridge will only run between London Charing Cross and Folkestone Central.
- Highspeed via Ashford: Trains between London St Pancras International and Ramsgate via Dover Priory will only run between London St Pancras International and Folkestone Central. Additional trains will run between Deal and Ramsgate.
- Sole Street Line: Trains between London Victoria and Dover Priory via Chatham will only run between London Victoria and Canterbury East.
The following stations will be closed all day and will only be served by replacement buses:
- Dover Priory
- Martin Mill
- Walmer
- Kearsney
- Shepherds Well
- Snowdown
- Aylesham
- Adisham
- Bekesbourne
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Folkestone West and Deal calling at all stations
- Folkestone West and Dover Priory calling at Folkestone Central
- Canterbury East and Dover Priory calling at all stations
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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 17:54:27: PM