Updated at: 25-Nov-2025 11:22:18: AM
Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:
Various Southeastern services
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place at several locations on the Southeastern network, closing various lines.
Monday to Thursday:
From 23:15 until the end of service, accessible buses will replace trains between Maidstone East and Ashford International:
- The 22:25 and 23:25 London Victoria to Ashford International services will be diverted between Otford and Ashford to run via Sevenoaks, calling at Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Headcorn. Change at Otford for a connecting service to Maidstone East, and the onward replacement bus for stations to Ashford International
- The 00:25 London Victoria to Ashford International service will only run between London Victoria and Maidstone East
- Trains between London Charing Cross / London Cannon Street and Maidstone East / Ashford International will only run to / from Maidstone East
Tuesday to Friday:
From 00:15 until the end of service, train between London Victoria and Orpington will be diverted calling additionally at Denmark Hill and run non-stop between Denmark Hill and Shortlands:
- Accessible replacement buses will run between Denmark Hill and Bromley South / Orpington via Beckenham Junction calling at all stations except Brixton
- If you are travelling to / from Brixton you can use London Underground between Victoria and Brixton at no extra cost
Wednesday and Thursday:
The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will run non-stop between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via an alternative route. An accessible bus will run between Dover Priory and Ramsgate via Sandwich 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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