Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:Between Dover Priory and London Victoria
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Engineering work is taking place early morning between Dover Priory and Canterbury East, closing all lines.
Accessible buses will replace trains between Dover Priory and Canterbury East until 06:30, calling at all stations.
Buses leave Dover Priory at 04:40 and 05:40 to connect with trains at Canterbury East for stations to Rainham (Kent).
The first train from Dover Priory will be the 07:18 Dover Priory to Rainham.
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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