Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:Various Southeatern routes
Twitter Hashtag:Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight at various locations on the Southeastern network, closing some lines.
Tuesday only:
The 00:15 London Charing Cross to Tunbridge Wells will be replaced by an accessible bus between Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells calling at all stations.
From 23:40 until the end of service accessible buses replace trains between Tunbridge Wells and Hastings and will run between:
- Tunbridge Wells and Hastings calling at Wadhurst, Battle, West St Leonards and St Leonards Warrior Square
- Tunbridge Wells and Robertsbridge (calling at all stations)
- Battle and Crowhurst (mini bus shuttle)*
*If you are travelling to or from Crowhurst 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 23:50 until the end of service, accessible buses replace trains between Lewisham and Dartford via Sidcup. Trains will be diverted via an alternative route and will run nonstop between Lewisham and Dartford.
Friday only:
The 04:23 Swanley to London Victoria service will start at Bromley South at 04:35. An accessible bus will leave Swanley at 03:52 calling at all stations to Bromley South to connect with the train.
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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