Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:Various Southeastern routes
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Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
From 23:50 until the end of service, trains via Maidstone East will be diverted after Otford to run via Sevenoaks.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Sevenoaks and Maidstone East calling at all stations except East Malling
- Maidstone East and Ashford International calling at all stations
- A minibus will run between West Malling and East Malling*
*If you are travelling to or from East Malling and have additional assistance requirements we recommend you contact the Southeastern accessible travel team, send #Assist to 07866 002960 on WhatsApp or use the help point at the station so Southeastern can ensure appropriate transport is available for you.
Tuesday to Thursday:
From 23:15 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Dartford and Gravesend.
The 23:20 and 23:50 London St Pancras International to Faversham trains will be replaced by accessible buses between:
- Ebbsfleet International and Gillingham (Kent) calling at all stations except Higham
- Gillingham (Kent) and Faversham calling at Rainham (Kent) and Sittingbourne
From 23:55 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Ashford International and Dover Priory. The 23:07 London St Pancras International to Ramsgate via Dover Priory service will be diverted between Ashford International and Ramsgate to run via Canterbury West.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday:
The 00:23 Sittingbourne to Sheerness-on-Sea will be replaced by an accessible bus calling at Kemsley and Queenborough
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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