Operator: Southeastern
Routes affected:Southeastern between London Charing Cross and Hastings / Ramsgate / Dover Priory / Sevenoaks and between London Victoria and Orpington
Thameslink between London Victoria and Orpington
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Engineering work is taking place between Petts Wood and Sevenoaks, closing all lines.
There will be no trains via Orpington all day.
Southeastern:
Paddock Wood Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Ramsgate / Dover Priory via Tonbridge will run at different times than usual for part of the journey and run via an alternative route between London Bridge and Sevenoaks.
Hastings Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Hastings will run at different times than usual for part of their journey, will be diverted via an alternative route and will not be able to stop at Orpington.
Bromley South Line: Trains between London Victoria and Orpington will only run between London Victoria and Bromley South.
Grove Park Line: Trains between London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks will only run between London Charing Cross and Chislehurst and will run at different times than usual.
Accessible replacement buses will run between:
- Bromley South and Orpington calling at all stations
- Chislehurst and Sevenoaks calling at all stations
The following stations will be closed, and will only be served by accessible buses:
- Petts Wood
- Orpington
- Chelsfield
- Knockholt
Thameslink:
Thameslink have yet to confirm how they are affected by these works.
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with Southeastern, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with Thameslink, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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