Updated at: 03-Oct-2025 13:59:00: PM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Southeastern between London Victoria and Ashford International / Dover Priory
Thameslink between London Blackfriars / London Victoria and Sevenoaks
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Swanley and Sevenoaks, closing all lines.
Southeastern:
Trains between London Victoria and Ashford International will only run between Borough Green & Wrotham and Ashford International.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Swanley and Borough Green & Wrotham calling at Otford only
Alternative travel options:
You can use Thameslink trains at no extra cost between London Blackfriars and Orpington, and Thameslink services between Swanley and Sevenoaks.
Thameslink:
Thameslink services which normally run between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks via Swanley will now run via Orpington, and will call additionally at Petts Wood and Orpington.
Replacement buses will run between Bromley South and Sevenoaks via Swanley, 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: 01-Sep-2025 11:42:06: AM